India, Feb. 24 -- In a first, the Maharashtra government, with a view to boosting green energy usage, has chalked out a policy to store renewable energy for later use. Called the Maharashtra Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy 2025-2035, the policy was passed by the state cabinet on Sunday.

According to the policy, the Battery Energy Storage System allows the storage of generated energy for future use of up to four hours. It is important because renewable energy supplies are often hampered due to weather changes, power outages or geopolitical issues.

The policy envisions making Maharashtra a national and Asian leader in renewable energy and storage over the next decade. "By 2035, the state aims to procure 65% of its electricity f...