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Tamil Nadu Mandates Battery Storage for New Solar, Hybrid Projects

New projects must install storage capacity equivalent to 10% of the solar capacity

October 29, 2026

/ Rakesh Ranjan
/ Energy Storage, Market & Policy, Paid
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The Tamil Nadu government has introduced the Battery Energy Storage Systems Policy, 2026, mandating battery storage for new solar and wind-solar hybrid projects of 1 MW and above.

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