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April 02,2025

CEA: Clarification regarding co-locating Energy Storage systems with Solar Power Projects

The Ministry of Power (MoP) clarified that ongoing government schemes like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana will not require new energy storage system (ESS) mandates. The ESS co-location requirement applies only to future solar tenders, not past commitments. This follows an advisory from the Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CEA) recommending that future tenders include a 2-hour, 10% ESS co-location for grid stability and peak demand support.

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