This article highlights India’s renewable energy achievements, noting a milestone where non-fossil fuel capacity surpassed 50 percent. However, coal still met 67 percent of peak power demand during April 2026. The text argues that installed capacity alone does not equal actual transition due to high coal dependence. To build a reliable green grid, India must urgently address three critical gaps: scaling up battery storage to manage peak demand, modernizing financially weak power distribution companies (DISCOMs), and expanding grid transmission infrastructure.
