# India renewable energy hybrid project developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-renewable-energy-hybrid-project-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-23T09:02:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Renewable energy developers in India are advancing large-scale hybrid projects that integrate solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

In Karnataka, Sumitomo Corporation has partnered with Hero Future Energies (HFE) to develop a 500 MWp wind and solar hybrid plant in Bidar. Sumitomo will hold a 49 per cent stake in the special purpose vehicle, while HFE retains 51 per cent.

In Maharashtra, Fourth Partner Energy has secured approximately $79.3 million in financing from Tata Capital – Cleantech Finance for a hybrid project. This facility will combine 300 MW of solar capacity, 50 MW of wind capacity, and a 750 MWh BESS to provide stable, round-the-clock power.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Fourth Partner Energy secures $79 million for hybrid energy project

Fourth Partner Energy secured $79.3 million from Tata Capital – Cleantech Finance for a hybrid solar, wind, and battery storage project in Maharashtra, India.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fourth-partner-energy-secures-79-million-for-hybrid-energy-project

### 2026-10-05: Sumitomo Corporation to acquire stake in HFE’s 500 MW renewable project

Hero Future Energies and Sumitomo Corporation will partner on a 500 MWp wind-solar hybrid project with battery storage in Karnataka, India, with Sumitomo holding a 49% stake in the project vehicle.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sumitomo-corporation-to-acquire-stake-in-hfes-500-mw-renewable-project

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