Renewables
Tamil Nadu Mandates Battery Storage for New Solar, Hybrid Projects
CEII brief
Mercom India reported on 29 Oct 2026: Tamil Nadu Mandates Battery Storage for New Solar, Hybrid Projects.
Read the full story on Mercom IndiaThe 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.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © Mercom India. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
