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Tamil Nadu Mandates Battery Storage for Solar Projects Over 1 MW
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:33 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a new rule requiring all solar power projects exceeding 1 MW to incorporate battery storage systems, aiming to enhance grid stability and renewable integration.
The Tamil Nadu energy ministry has announced a new directive that makes battery storage mandatory for all solar power projects larger than 1 megawatt. The rule is intended to improve grid reliability, reduce curtailment of excess solar generation, and support the state’s renewable energy targets. While the directive does not yet specify detailed technical standards, it signals a shift toward integrated storage solutions and may be accompanied by future guidelines or incentives for developers.