India pushes battery storage as rare earth tensions rise - 4 Sep 2026

Prysmian Daily News Update · Sep 4, 2026 · 2m

As of September 4, today’s news sees developments in renewable energy regulations, geopolitical tensions affecting rare earth shipments, and fluctuations in energy prices. India has proposed mandating battery storage for all new government solar and wind projects starting July 2027. According to draft regulations from the Central Electricity Authority, projects will need at least a two-hour battery storage equivalent to 10% of their capacity, escalating to four hours by July 2029. This initiative aims to tackle challenges posed by fluctuations in renewable energy generation, as India seeks to…