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CEA Proposes 15 Percent Grid-Forming Inverters, 10 Percent ESS for New RE Projects from July 2027

The CEA has proposed requiring at least 15 percent of inverters in renewable energy plants and all BESS PCS to have grid-forming control for projects commissioned from July 1, 2027. It also proposed 10 percent co-located ESS with two-hour storage for ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects from July 2027, rising to four hours from July 2029.

Policies & Regulations | 03/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

CERC Brings Future Wind-Solar Sellers Under General Seller Deviation Rules

CERC brings future Wind-Solar (WS) Sellers under General Seller deviation rules, while setting provisions for standalone ESS and pumped hydro storage.

Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2026 | By EI News Network

Delhi Offers Up to 3 kW Rooftop Solar at Zero Upfront Cost Under New Solar Energy Policy

Delhi has revised its solar policy to provide zero-upfront-cost rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW, backed by total subsidies of up to INR 1.56 lakh, to eligible households consuming up to 400 units a month, targeting 2.30 lakh households and 500 MW of additional rooftop capacity by March 2027.

Policies & Regulations | 02/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Govt. Allows Sale of T-GNA Curtailed Renewable Power Through Co-Located BESS

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has allowed developers to store curtailed T-GNA renewable power in co-located BESS and sell recovered electricity.

Policies & Regulations | 01/09/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Extends PM Surya Ghar CFA Claim Deadline to November 30, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for CFA claims under PM Surya Ghar to November 30, 2026, covering eligible rooftop solar applications at the redeemed, inspected or installed stage under Phase II of the Rooftop Solar Programme.

Policies & Regulations | 01/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey