The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued a clarification regarding the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) recent advisory on co-locating Energy Storage systems with Solar Power Projects, reassuring beneficiaries of ongoing government solar schemes. This clarification was issued on April 1, 2025.
On February 18, 2025, the CEA issued an advisory promoting the co-location of Energy Storage systems with Solar Power Projects, highlighting the potential benefits for grid stability and cost efficiency. However, this advisory raised concerns among beneficiaries of existing government solar schemes.
In a public notice dated April 1, 2025, the government has clarified that all ongoing schemes of the Government of India, including the recently launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, will continue to be governed by their existing provisions.
This clarification means that the CEA advisory regarding co-locating Energy Storage systems will not immediately impact the implementation or benefits of existing solar schemes. Beneficiaries can continue to avail the benefits as per the original scheme guidelines.
The CEA advisory was intended to encourage the adoption of energy storage solutions alongside solar power projects, aiming to:
- Enhance grid stability by providing backup power.
- Improve the integration of intermittent solar energy into the grid.
- Reduce overall electricity costs through efficient energy management.
This clarification is expected to alleviate concerns among individuals and organizations participating in government solar schemes, ensuring that they can continue to benefit from the existing provisions without immediate changes.
