The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) delivered a clear message: the future of clean power depends not just on building more solar and wind capacity but on creating integrated renewable systems that can deliver electricity reliably at all hours. This change was signalled by major announcements in Belém, including a global Grids and Storage Package and a commitment from the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance to invest $148 billion annually, to ensure that renewable power can be transmitted, balanced, and dispatched when needed.

These pledges mark a growing recognition that renewable generation, storage, and grid infrastructure must advance together. This approach aligns closely with the principles of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE), which offers a pathway to make clean energy not only greener but also dependable.

This renewed commitment towards reliable, clean power is especially relevant for India. The country now sources over half of its installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources and is advancing towards its 500-gigawatt non-fossil capacity target by 2030. However, the challenge ahead is no longer about building more solar plants or wind farms: it’s about ensuring that clean energy is available whenever people need it.

What Is FDRE?

Solar and wind energy, while clean and increasingly affordable, are weather-dependent and........

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