Tamil Nadu’s SLDC Rules Maintain Must-Run Status for Renewables
The must-run status does not apply to battery energy storage systems
June 4, 2026
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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has issued the State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC) Functions and Accountability Regulations, 2026, mandating renewable energy generating stations, nuclear power stations, and run-of-river hydro stations be treated as must-run stations and should not be curtailed except for grid security reasons.
