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Sunsure Energy’s Vision for Hybrid and Storage-Backed Renewables

Sunsure Energy, a leading renewable energy company for India’s C&I sector, is rapidly scaling up from its 600 MW of operational assets to a 7.5 GW pipeline of solar, wind, and storage projects. Co-founder Kartikeya Narain Sharma shared that plain solar or wind projects are losing relevance, while hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) solutions are gaining momentum. For small demands up to 5 MW, standalone solar or wind works well, but industries with steady demand above 10 MW—like data centers, steel, or cement—prefer RTC power through solar, wind, and storage combinations.

Battery energy storage is emerging as a game-changer. States like Maharashtra, with higher evening tariffs, are making storage more viable. DISCOMs are also encouraging storage by limiting banking facilities—Rajasthan has even mandated 5?ttery storage for new open access projects. This marks a shift towards large-scale storage adoption across both utility and industrial sectors.

On challenges, Sharma emphasized that land and connectivity are the toughest parts of renewable development. Sunsure is targeting 30,000 acres across seven states, with 10,000 acres already acquired. By 2030, Sunsure plans to build 10 GW of clean energy capacity, contributing to India’s 500 GW renewable target and energy independence mission.