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India's CEA proposes mandatory storage for new solar, wind projects from 2027
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Central Electricity Authority has proposed regulations making battery energy storage and grid-forming inverter capabilities mandatory for new solar and wind projects commissioned from July 2027, with storage duration requirements increasing from two to four hours by 2029.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 6 sources have reported it between 4 Sep 2026 and 5 Sep 2026.
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India is raising the bar on renewable projects by requiring storage and grid-forming inverters from 2027, forcing you to redesign solar and wind solutions around integrated battery systems. This mandate turns storage from optional to mandatory, creating a must-act deadline for project developers and suppliers.
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6 sources · first reported 4 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Sep 2026
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