India to Require Energy Storage for Power Utilities

India plans to issue new regulations requiring mandatory energy storage for all licensed entities purchasing power. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal announced the upcoming policy changes to strengthen the grid.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows high-tension electricity power line pylons and power generating windmill turbines on Ahmedabad-Bhuj national highway near Surajbari village in the western state of Gujarat, India, November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

India will mandate mandatory energy storage for all licensed power buyers, including state utilities, power secretary Pankaj Agarwal announced on Thursday morning. The regulatory push aims to stabilize grid infrastructure as renewable energy integration accelerates across the country.