Batteries, pumped hydro: India clears Rs 17,500 crore for power storage

Published 04 Nov 2026, 15:43 IST

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The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814 crore scheme to support critical mineral processing, with the aim of boosting lithium and nickel processing and reducing dependence on imports, as reported by The Times of India and Inc42.

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Batteries, pumped hydro: India clears Rs 17,500 crore for power storage

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Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026, Prasad highlighted India's renewable energy expansion plans, stating that the country aims to add another 500 gigawatts (GW) of capacity over the next decade.

— The Tribune

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 04 Nov 2026, 15:43 IST

Batteries, pumped hydro: India clears Rs 17,500 crore for power storage

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 04 Nov 2026, 18:57 IST

India’s battery energy storage capacity to expand rapidly over next two years; “sky is the limit,” says CEA Chairperson

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026, Prasad highlighted India's renewable energy expansion plans, stating that the country aims to add another 500 gigawatts (GW) of capacity over the next decade.

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