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Ola Electric, Axis Energy Partner to Explore 20 GWh Battery Storage Deployment by 2032
Ola Electric and Axis Energy have signed an MoU to evaluate the deployment of up to 20 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems by 2032, supporting India's rapidly expanding renewable energy and grid storage ecosystem.
Central Electricity Authority | August 05, 2026 | By News Bureau | 714
CEA Draft Grid Connectivity Norms Propose Grid-Forming Capability, Expanded Role for BESS
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed new grid connectivity standards that seek to position Battery Energy Storage Systems and grid-forming inverter technologies as key enablers of grid stability amid rising renewable energy integration.
Central Electricity Authority | August 05, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 614
Bondada Engineering Receives CEA Approval for Energisation of 300 MW Khavda Solar Project
Bondada Engineering has received CEA approval for energisation of a 300 MW solar project at Khavda, Gujarat, being executed on an EPC basis for NLC India Renewables.
Central Electricity Authority | July 24, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 500
CEA Proposes Mandatory External Safety Audit Framework for BESS Installations
The Central Electricity Authority has issued a draft framework for mandatory external safety audits of Battery Energy Storage System installations, proposing standardised audit procedures, technical checklists and compliance requirements to enhance the safety and reliability of grid-scale energy storage projects.
Central Electricity Authority | July 15, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 766
Speaking at IESW 2026, Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal highlighted India's rapid power sector growth, stressed the critical role of energy storage, and reaffirmed the country's commitment to self-reliance and a net-zero future.
Central Electricity Authority | July 09, 2026 | By News Bureau | 761
CEA Notifies Technical Standards for Solar, Wind, Floating Solar and BESS Projects
The Central Electricity Authority has notified the Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing comprehensive technical standards for solar, wind, floating solar and Battery Energy Storage System projects. The regulations will come into effect from April 1, 2027.
Central Electricity Authority | July 06, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1136
CEA Standardises Implementation Timelines for ISTS Projects
The Central Electricity Authority has issued standard implementation timelines for various categories of Inter-State Transmission System projects to improve predictability and ensure coordinated development of the transmission network.
Central Electricity Authority | June 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 673
Power Ministry Committee Assesses Grid Stability Amid Record Integration of Over 50 GW RE Capacity
Power Ministry committee reviewed grid stability measures and endorsed initiatives supporting reliable renewable integration exceeding 50 GW annually.
Central Electricity Authority | June 03, 2026 | By EI News Network | 1124
CEA Releases INR 7.93 Lakh Crore Transmission Plan for 900 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity by FY36
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a long-term transmission plan requiring INR 7.93 lakh crore investment to integrate more than 900 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generation capacity into India’s power grid by 2035-36.
Central Electricity Authority | April 02, 2026 | By EI News Network | 2884
India Targets 1,121?GW Power Capacity by 2036 with 509?GW Solar, 155?GW Wind, 174?GW ESS: CEA
India aims to expand its power capacity to 1,121 GW by 2035-36, including 509 GW of solar, 155 GW of wind, supported by 174 GW/888 GWh of energy storage systems, including BESS, while coal (315 GW) remains a key baseload source, according to the Central Electricity Authority’s National Generation Adequacy Plan.
Central Electricity Authority | March 21, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3205
Articles
How Power Reliability Has Improved Across India & Why Safety Remains a Critical Focus
India’s power sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Reliability has improved significantly, driven by robust safety measures and cutting-edge technological interventions at the ground level. The days of frequent...
Central Electricity Authority | July 02, 2025 | By News Bureau | 116
Understanding the Evolving Discourse of Resource Adequacy in India
The peak demand of India has grown at a CAGR of around 5.5% from FY 2009-10 to FY 2023-24. The trend of the growth in peak can be seen in the chart below. During the same period, India has seen its peak deficit & energy deficit reduce from...
Central Electricity Authority | October 07, 2024 | By News Bureau | 737
Interviews
Iron-Air Batteries Can Power India’s Renewable Ambitions: Stuti Kakkar, Meine Electric
Stuti Kakkar, Co-Founder & COO at Meine Electric
Central Electricity Authority | May 28, 2026 | By News Bureau | 1075
Ashish Kauleshnam
Associate Director & Vertical Head - Automotive Design, Engineering & Manufacturing
Ashish Kauleshnam, Tata Elxsi on How AI, Digital Engineering, Advancing Sustainable Mobility
Avinash Hiranandani
Vice Chairman and MD
Continuous Innovation is Fundamental to RenewSys’ Growth Strategy: Avinash Hiranandani
Sanjeev Aggarwal
Founder and Executive Chairman
Tie ALMM Implementation to Domestic Capacity, Not Calendar Deadlines: Sanjeev Aggarwal
Archana Bhatnagar
Director, Market and Project Development, South Asia
Renewables Will Become the Backbone of India’s Grid, Says Wärtsilä’s Archana Bhatnagar
Gadhadar Reddy
Co-Founder & CEO
NoPo' Gadhadar Reddy Explains India's Deep-Tech Opportunity in Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes