India recorded its highest-ever power demand with solar contributing significantly during peak hours, but a lack of battery storage exposed major gaps after sunset. Despite rapid growth in solar capacity, energy wastage and grid challenges highlight the urgent need for storage solutions to stabilize India’s renewable energy future.
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