India’s Renewables Shift Focus to Reliable Power as 2026 Nears: ENGIE

As 2025 draws to a close, India’s renewable energy sector is moving into what industry leaders describe as its most critical stage yet, with the emphasis shifting from rapid capacity addition to reliability and round-the-clock power delivery. According to Amit Jain, Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager, India, and Managing Director – Renewables and Batteries for India and South-East Asia at ENGIE, the coming year will test how effectively renewable scale can be converted into dependable energy for a growing economy.

“The last few years proved scale can be built at speed,” Jain said. “The next phase is about converting that scale into confidence, clean power that shows up when the economy needs it, not only when the sun shines or the wind blows. That will define 2026.”

Energy storage, once viewed as an emerging option, is now becoming a necessity, while energy trading is evolving into a more disciplined market that rewards predictability, flexibility and robust planning. As power markets mature and price signals become clearer, renewable energy can be better timed and shaped to meet demand with greater certainty.

Jain also highlighted the growing role of digital intelligence in accelerating this transition. Advances in forecasting, artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics and faster response systems are expected to improve asset performance, reduce downtime and enable renewable portfolios to support near round-the-clock supply.

ENGIE, he said, is positioned to play a key role in this next phase of India’s energy transition by focusing not only on adding capacity, but on delivering firm, market-ready clean power. This includes integrating storage, enabling smarter dispatch and maintaining disciplined execution. With over a decade of operational experience in India and a portfolio designed for flexibility, ENGIE aims to help shape how renewable energy supports India’s growth on an hour-by-hour basis.