REI Expo 2025: India "Steadily Progressing" to 500 GW Target; New Solar & Battery Tech Unveiled
The 18th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025 in Greater Noida has become the focal point for India's clean energy sector, with industry leaders and government officials uniting to confirm the nation's steady progress toward its ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030.
The event, co-located with the 3rd The Battery Show India (TBSI), showcases a wave of new technologies in solar manufacturing, battery storage, and energy management, reinforcing India's position as a global clean energy powerhouse.
India's Clean Energy Target and Policy Push
The expo's inauguration set a confident tone. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, highlighted that India is "progressing steadily" towards its 500 GW goal, noting the country has already achieved 127 GW of installed solar capacity.
This progress is built on a foundation of strong government support:
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for solar and battery manufacturing
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A newly approved ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme to support 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
The article also celebrated a major milestone: India has now surpassed 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity, with 256.09 GW coming from clean sources.
Key Technology Launches at REI & The Battery Show 2025
The show floor, bustling with over 700 exhibitors, was dominated by major product launches and strategic announcements aimed at strengthening India's domestic value chain.
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Goldi Solar: Unveiled four new modules, including a 715 Wp G12 module and India’s first in-house Inter-Digitated Back Contact (IBC) concept module. The company is expanding to 14.7 GW of module and 17.2 GW of cell capacity.
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Gautam Solar: Showcased its new 640 W G12R series, one of the highest-wattage modules in commercial production, designed to optimize land use and reduce balance-of-system (BOS) costs.
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Vikram Solar: Launched its latest 'Hypersol Pro' high-efficiency module, reinforcing its commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative.
Major Partnerships & Manufacturing Expansion
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INOX Solar & LONGi: Announced a strategic partnership to supply 5 GW of high-efficiency modules. INOX is also setting up a 10 GW solar cell plant in Odisha, expected to be operational by Q2 2026.
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Dhash PV Technologies: India’s largest solar junction box manufacturer, announced an expansion to 63 GW capacity, strengthening the ancillary ecosystem for solar manufacturing.
Advances in Energy Storage (BESS)
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Solis: Introduced its largest-ever 125 kW Hybrid Inverter for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, featuring AI-driven controls and a sub-10ms switch time.
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Replus: Unveiled a 5 GW energy storage system, signaling a major push towards large-scale battery deployment in India.
State Initiatives: Madhya Pradesh & Odisha Lead the Way
State-level actions were also in the spotlight. Shri Manu Shrivastava, IAS, of Madhya Pradesh, highlighted his state's success in pioneering a round-the-clock solar-plus-storage project delivering power at a historic low of ₹2.70 per unit.
Meanwhile, Mr. Debashish Das of Odisha outlined the state's strategy to transition from a coal-dependent economy. Odisha is prioritizing renewable adoption through large-scale floating solar projects and pump storage opportunities to become a preferred investment destination.
The unified REI and TBSI platforms, attracting over 35,000 visitors, have set a clear trajectory for the industry, demonstrating that India's "Net Zero" ambitions are being met with concrete action, technological innovation, and robust manufacturing.