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CEA Proposes Mandatory Storage for Solar and Wind Projects
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Central Electricity Authority of India has proposed a mandate requiring all new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects to include co-located energy storage systems starting in 2029, aiming to improve grid stability and power reliability.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 9 sources have reported it between 4 Sep 2026 and 7 Sep 2026.
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India's new storage mandate forces you to rethink your solar and wind project finances and engineering. You need to secure storage partnerships and adjust bids now or lose edge in the upcoming auctions.
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9 sources · first reported 4 Sep 2026 · latest 7 Sep 2026
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