In yet another effort to boost clean energy generation, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled India’s national wind-solar hybrid policy. The new policy seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid system for efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land. It also aims at reducing the variability in renewable power generation and achieving better grid stability. That apart, it also aims to encourage new technologies, methods and way-outs involving combined operation of wind and solar PV plants.
The Ministry has said that solar and wind power being variable in nature pose certain challenges on grid security and stability and therefore suitable policy interventions are required not only for new wind-solar hybrid plants, but also for encouraging hybridisation of existing plants. Further, the policy provides for procurement of power from a hybrid project on tariff-based transparent bidding process for which government entities may invite bids. It also permits use of battery storage in hybrid projects for optimising output and further reduce variability.
The renewable energy policy also mandates the regulatory authorities to formulate necessary standards and regulations for wind-solar hybrid systems. Under the policy which is first, the government will extend all fiscal and financial incentives available to wind and solar power projects to hybrid projects. It will also support technology development projects in the field. On the technology front, the policy provides for the integration of both the energy sources, wind and solar, at Alternating Current (AC) as well as Direct Current (DC) levels. Besides, the government has set a target of 175 gigawatt (GW) renewable power installed capacity by the end of 2022.
Start Research-backed Investing ...Now. Subscribe to Sapphire
MoneyWorks4Me is a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (IA) dedicated to helping investors build long-term wealth through transparent, research-driven, conflict-free guidance. Founded in 2008, we started our journey as a Research Analyst (RA), providing deep fundamental analysis, intrinsic value insights, and long-term investing frameworks for Indian equities. In 2017, we transitioned to a full-fledged SEBI-registered Investment Adviser, strengthening our commitment to acting as a fiduciary—always putting the investor’s interest first.
To become India’s most trusted, research-powered fiduciary advisory platform—where every investor, regardless of experience, can make calm, confident, and well-reasoned investment decisions.
MoneyWorks4Me ensures this through: