# India Has Auctioned 98 GWh of Battery Storage, But Runs 8.5 GWh 2026-08-15T10:36:38+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India has auctioned 98 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage capacity, but just 8.5 GWh is operational, NDTV Profit reports. The gap points to weak execution despite policies designed to support battery energy storage systems. NDTV Profit attributes the shortfall to limited domestic manufacturing, dependence on exports and instability in the power grid. The figures show that awarding storage capacity has moved faster than building and operating it. They also underline the difference between policy frameworks and delivery on the ground. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com Tags: Battery Energy Storage Systems, India, power grid Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-has-auctioned-98-gwh-of-battery-storage-but-runs-8-5-gwh/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-has-auctioned-98-gwh-of-battery-storage-but-runs-8-5-gwh/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.