July 3: India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy capacity is expected to nearly triple by 2032, rising from about 32 GW in 2025 to nearly 100 GW, driven by sustained policy reforms at the state level, according to a new industry report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES).
The report highlights that progressive state initiatives—particularly Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) frameworks, streamlined regulatory approvals, and incentives for renewable procurement—are enabling faster adoption of clean energy among industrial and commercial consumers.
According to the findings, state governments are emerging as key enablers of India’s decentralized energy transition by improving market access and allowing large consumers to directly procure renewable power. This shift is expected to reduce energy costs for industries while helping them meet renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) and long-term sustainability targets.
The study also projects strong growth in energy storage within the C&I segment, which is expected to reach 28–31 GWh by 2032. This expansion will be driven by the increasing integration of variable renewable sources such as solar and wind, necessitating reliable storage solutions to ensure round-the-clock power availability and grid stability.
Industry experts cited in the report note that improving cost competitiveness of renewable energy, combined with corporate net-zero commitments, is accelerating demand across manufacturing, IT, and large commercial sectors. However, the report also flags uneven policy implementation across states and grid infrastructure limitations as potential challenges that could affect the pace of growth.
India’s broader clean energy transition goals, including achieving over 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, are expected to be significantly supported by the rapid scaling of the C&I renewable energy segment.
