new delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Centre is considering a proposal to require wind and solar farms supplying power to the grid, along with standalone energy storage systems, to install battery storage systems featuring a minimum level of domestic components, three people familiar with the discussions said. The move aims to curb the nation's reliance on imports but risks nudging up the final cost of power, at a critical juncture for the country's energy transition. The government is looking to mandate at least 50% local content for components including battery and energy management systems, containers, and inverters used in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), but excluding cells, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity. Authorit...