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Proposed on September 3, 2026 that new solar and onshore wind projects carry two-hour batteries equal to 10% of installed capacity

India's grid could not absorb 6,825 gigawatt-hours of renewable power in the first half of 2026, 4.9% of renewable generation and 1.8 times the whole of 2025, per Aurora Energy Research. September's curtailment fell to 378.52 million units, 1.28% of renewable output, which JMK Research called seasonal relief rather than a fix.

Updated Oct 30

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Reported 98 plants critically low on October 23, holding 19.7 million tonnes, about 6.3 days of cover

Coal stockpiles at India's power plants fell to 19.7 million tonnes by October 23, the Central Electricity Authority said. That is about 6.3 days of burning, 32% of the 19-20 days plants are meant to keep, and 98 plants were tagged critically low.

Updated Oct 27