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CEA Proposes Mandatory Energy Storage for New Solar and Wind Projects From 2027

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4 September 2026

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Climate Tech

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India

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in India has proposed that new solar and wind power projects commissioned after July 1, 2027, must include mandatory energy storage and have at least 15% of their inverters equipped with grid-forming control.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 11 sources have reported it between 4 Sep 2026 and 8 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your renewable energy projects in India must now plan for integrated storage and advanced inverter technology by 2027. This creates new product demands and compliance checkpoints you need to address in deployment timelines.

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11 sources · first reported 4 Sep 2026 · latest 8 Sep 2026

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