Daily News Wrap-Up: Two-Hour Energy Storage Integration Mandated for Solar Tenders
Rajasthan announced 150 units of free electricity with rooftop solar projects
February 20, 2025
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The Ministry of Power mandated that all renewable energy implementing agencies and state utilities incorporate a minimum two-hour co-located energy storage system equivalent to 10% of the installed solar capacity in all solar tenders. The Ministry said distribution licensees could also consider mandating two-hour storage with rooftop solar installations. If the proposed mandates are implemented, the government expects approximately 14 GW/28 GWh of storage to be installed by 2030.