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Story summary
- Record-low bids threaten viability and safety of India's battery storage expansion, with 83 GWh tendered and 36 GWh awarded.
- Recent bids in Rajasthan fell below 1.5 rupees per kWh, far below expectations.
- Experts warn low tariffs may drive cheaper, lower-quality batteries, increasing fire hazards.
- The India Energy Storage Alliance urges the government to revise tender guidelines and enforce technical criteria.
- Currently, 500 MWh of battery systems are operational in India.
