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Maharashtra Proposes Two-Hour Minimum Storage Duration for Standalone BESS

Electricity drawn by standalone BESS for intermediate storage would be exempted from multiple charges

September 24, 2026

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Energy Storage, Market & Policy, Paid
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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed a minimum capacity of 5 MW and a minimum storage duration of two hours for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) seeking connectivity to the intra-state transmission system (InSTS).

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