New Delhi, April 19 -- India's renewable energy (RE) sector is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on hybrid energy storage solutions and cutting-edge technologies to enhance grid stability and meet ambitious climate goals.

The Ministry of Power has mandated that all new solar projects include a minimum of two-hour co-located energy storage systems, equivalent to 10 per cent of the installed capacity.

This directive aims to address the intermittency challenges of solar and wind power, ensuring a more reliable energy supply during non-generating hours.

Private sector initiatives are also contributing to this shift.Hindustan Power has announced a Rs 620 crore investment in Assam to develop a 100 MW solar power plant alongsi...