CEA’s Proposed Storage Mandate Could Reshape Solar and Wind Project Economics
Higher storage duration from 2029 could significantly increase project costs and change energy project design
September 7, 2026
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The Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) proposal to mandate co-located energy storage systems (ESS) for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects could fundamentally change how renewable energy projects are designed, financed, and operated in India.
Rakesh Ranjan
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