India's renewable energy sector has entered a new phase. The early years were driven by rapid expansion, falling technology costs, and ambitious capacity targets. According to Ratul Puri, the sector is now moving toward a stage where execution capability, infrastructure readiness, and operational efficiency are becoming increasingly important.
For years, the renewable energy market largely focused on how much capacity was announced or commissioned. Ratul Puri notes that the conversation is gradually shifting toward whether projects are being completed efficiently, integrated into the grid smoothly, and managed effectively over the long term.
India has expanded its solar and wind energy capacity significantly over the past decade and has become one of the world's major renewable energy markets. Ratul Puri points out that as the sector matures, attention is moving beyond capacity addition toward project execution, power reliability, and operational performance.
Several structural challenges continue to affect the pace of deployment. Land acquisition processes, forest clearances, tenancy-related issues, and transmission infrastructure delays remain ongoing concerns across different regions. As projects become larger and more complex, these issues can have a greater impact on timelines and costs.
Ratul Puri highlights transmission infrastructure as one of the major areas requiring attention. Delays in transmission connectivity have reportedly affected more than 50 GW of renewable energy projects currently under development in India. This has created situations where generation capacity progresses faster than the supporting infrastructure needed to distribute electricity efficiently.
According to Ratul Puri, renewable energy expansion and grid infrastructure development need to move together. He also points to the importance of coordination between policymakers, infrastructure developers, power distribution companies, and renewable energy firms to support smoother project implementation.
India has expanded its solar and wind energy capacity significantly over the past decade and has become one of the world's major renewable energy markets. Ratul Puri points out that as the sector matures, attention is moving beyond capacity addition toward project execution, power reliability, and operational performance.
Several structural challenges continue to affect the pace of deployment. Land acquisition processes, forest clearances, tenancy-related issues, and transmission infrastructure delays remain ongoing concerns across different regions. As projects become larger and more complex, these issues can have a greater impact on timelines and costs.
Ratul Puri highlights transmission infrastructure as one of the major areas requiring attention. Delays in transmission connectivity have reportedly affected more than 50 GW of renewable energy projects currently under development in India. This has created situations where generation capacity progresses faster than the supporting infrastructure needed to distribute electricity efficiently.
According to Ratul Puri, renewable energy expansion and grid infrastructure development need to move together. He also points to the importance of coordination between policymakers, infrastructure developers, power distribution companies, and renewable energy firms to support smoother project implementation.
Unsigned Power Sale Agreements have also become a source of uncertainty for many projects. Changes in procurement strategies among distribution companies and large power buyers have affected project timelines and investment planning.
Ratul Puri says this reflects the broader need for clearer execution frameworks and stronger policy alignment. Even projects with funding and approvals in place can experience delays when contractual processes remain unresolved for long periods.
Battery Energy Storage Systems are expected to play an increasingly important role as renewable energy contributes a larger share of India's electricity mix. Storage systems help improve grid stability and support round-the-clock power delivery.
India has seen rising activity in battery storage tenders, with nearly 102 GWh reportedly issued in 2025. However, Ratul Puri notes that commissioning levels remain below the pace of bidding activity. This difference between announced projects and completed implementation reflects broader execution-related challenges within the sector.
He also mentions that tariff pressures and tighter margins are making operational efficiency and project discipline more important for developers.
Ratul Puri also points to the growing role of digital systems in energy management. As hybrid projects combining solar, storage, and other power sources become more common, Energy Management Systems are expected to support grid coordination and operational monitoring.
Technologies such as predictive maintenance, forecasting systems, real-time monitoring, and automated dispatch management are increasingly being adopted across renewable energy operations to improve efficiency and reliability.
India's renewable energy sector continues to grow, supported by policy targets and rising investment activity. According to Ratul Puri, the next phase of growth will depend not only on new announcements but also on consistent execution, infrastructure readiness, and operational stability.
As the sector expands further, areas such as transmission connectivity, storage implementation, and digital energy management are likely to remain central to the industry's long-term development.
