“TN unveils Battery Storage Policy to become country's premier green energy hub”

Key points

• Tamil Nadu government approved the Tamil Nadu Battery Energy Storage Systems Policy, 2026.
• Policy aims to deploy at least 2.5 GW and 10 GWh storage statewide.
• Operations run by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited to attract private investments.
• New solar and hybrid projects over 1 MW must add 10% storage with four-hour discharge.
• 10-year waiver of transmission and wheeling charges for eligible projects within policy window.