Industry seeks battery storage, policy continuity for PM Surya Ghar

As India plans the next phase of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, industry leaders urge integrating battery storage, differentiated support, and policy continuity. Experts say BESS can boost self-consumption and cut bills, but may raise upfront costs, requiring targeted capital support. They also stress avoiding sudden policy changes to protect the residential solar market and its 1-1.5 million jobs.