India “Likely First G20 Nation to Meet NDCs”: 11th India Energy Storage Week 2025

From July 8 to 10, 2025, the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) was hosted at the Yashobhoomi International Infrastructure & Innovation Centre (IICC) in New Delhi. Organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), this premier international forum convened stakeholders from over 20 countries, including government officials, industry professionals, and researchers, focused on exploring advances in energy storage, green hydrogen, e-mobility, and microgrids.

The event opened with high-level participation from the Government of India. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, delivered the keynote address on July 10, citing India’s remarkable energy growth. He highlighted a 4,000 percent surge in installed solar capacity and reported that the nation’s total renewable energy capacity now stands at 227 GW. Minister Goyal further stated that India is “likely the first G20 nation to have met its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement”. He also announced the establishment of a ₹1 lakh crore innovation fund aimed at supporting next‑generation battery technologies, underscoring a strategic emphasis on “supply chain resilience in the energy sector”.

Noted for its robust participation, the conference featured more than 150 exhibitors and attracted thousands of trade visitors from sectors spanning renewable energy, automotive, energy storage, and utilities. Highlights included exhibition halls showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as battery recycling solutions, e-mobility infrastructure, and green-hydrogen integration, aligned with the core themes of IESW.

The week-long programme was structured around three primary themes: stationary energy storage, electric mobility and charging infrastructure, and green hydrogen. A technical tour on July 11 provided an opportunity for in-depth exposure to real-world implementations and emerging demonstrators, reinforcing the event’s practical orientation.

IESW also drew international institutional support. The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), among other global partners, officially endorsed the event and reaffirmed its support for global clean-energy collaboration. This endorsement further emphasized IESW’s role as a nexus for cross-border dialogue and cooperation.

Throughout the conference, the emphasis remained firmly on tangible outcomes and collaborative frameworks aimed at accelerating India’s energy transition through shared innovation, investment, and policy alignment.

A central pillar of these discussions was the focus on green hydrogen and battery storage systems. With green hydrogen featuring prominently in both exhibition zones and panel discussions, IESW underscored how such technologies are integral to India’s evolving energy portfolio, mirroring a global recognition of hydrogen’s role in decarbonization pathways.

The conference’s diplomatic significance was reinforced by the presence of delegations from over 20 countries, including representatives from international institutions and business communities, reflecting India’s commitment to positioning IESW as a platform that not only addresses domestic policy and market development, but also fosters global coordination, recognizing energy storage as a shared global challenge and opportunity.

By aligning India’s domestic goals such as enhanced solar and storage capacity, battery innovation, and hydrogen scale-up with international interests, IESW served as an effective confluence for multilateral engagement. Officially acknowledged programming confirms that the event fostered strategic dialogues among governments, investors, and technology partners without resorting to speculative or unverified claims.

In sum, the 11th India Energy Storage Week 2025 stood as a formally endorsed and professionally orchestrated international event, anchored in India’s ambition to scale renewable and storage infrastructure while deepening collaboration with global partners. The event strengthened India’s energy storage narrative and set the stage for ongoing engagement on battery markets, hydrogen ecosystems, and interoperable clean-energy frameworks across national and regional lines.