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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.

Central Electricity Authority | September 03, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1963

Bharat Electricity 2026 to Bring Global Power and Energy Leaders Together in New Delhi

Bharat Electricity 2026 brings policymakers, investors and technology leaders together to unlock India’s next generation of energy infrastructure.

Central Electricity Authority | September 01, 2026 | By News Bureau |  1721

From Imports to Integration: Is India Ready to Manufacture BESS at Scale?

As BESS deployment accelerates, can India build a globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem while meeting its growing storage demand? Industry leaders provide a BESS market pulse on domestic demand, market readiness, policy support needed and localisation strategies.

Central Electricity Authority | August 31, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1944

CEA Notifies Cybersecurity Norms for Power Plants, ESS of Over 50 MW to be Effective from April 2027

The Central Electricity Authority has notified the Cyber Security in Power Sector Regulations, 2026, introducing mandatory cybersecurity, data localisation, incident reporting and system-isolation requirements for power sector entities, including ESS projects of 50 MW and above, effective April 1, 2027.

Central Electricity Authority | August 19, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1353

CEA Advises 100 Percent Grid-Forming Inverters for All Upcoming BESS Projects

The Central Electricity Authority has advised 100 percent Grid-Forming Inverters in all upcoming BESS projects, citing concerns over grid strength, low SCR and power-system oscillations amid rising renewable energy and storage capacity.

Central Electricity Authority | August 17, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1061

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 |  1335

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 |  1300

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 |  718

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 |  1035

India Must Prepare for 300 GW Peak Power Demand as Energy Storage Becomes National Priority: Power Minister

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 |  968

Articles

Can Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects with BESS Be a Game Changer in India’s Energy Ecosystem?

India’s renewable energy story has largely been measured in gigawatts added. The next phase may need a different measure: how much renewable electricity can be delivered when the grid actually needs it.That distinction is becoming increasingly ...

Central Electricity Authority | August 27, 2026 | By News Bureau

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 |  1202