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RE Industry Seeks GST Cuts for BESS, EPC Services Ahead of October 8 Council Meet

The renewable energy industry is seeking GST reductions on BESS and renewable energy EPC services along with review of Input Tax Credit (ITC) framework ahead of the GST Council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026. Energetica India speaks with stakeholders to gauge expectations.

Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Mandates Country-Coded Model Numbers for Solar Modules

MNRE has mandated country-coded model numbers for solar PV modules registered with BIS.

Policies & Regulations | 05/10/2026 | By EI News Network

MHI Approves 382 Sites for Delhi EV Charging Network

MHI has approved 382 sites in Delhi to expand the city’s electric vehicle charging network.

Policies & Regulations | 05/10/2026 | By EI News Network

Reliance to Invest INR 1 Lakh Crore in Andhra CBG Plants

Reliance plans INR 1 lakh crore CBG investment in Andhra Pradesh, creating 3 lakh jobs.

Business | 05/10/2026 | By EI News Network

MNRE Extends PM-KUSUM Financial Closure Deadline to Nov 30

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for achieving financial closure under PM-KUSUM Components A and C to November 30, 2026, while retaining March 31, 2027 as the project completion deadline.

Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Trinasolar, Ecohope Solar Sign MoU for 600 MW Module Supply at SNEC PV Power Expo 2026

Trinasolar has signed an MoU with Ecohope Solar at SNEC PV Power Expo 2026 for the planned purchase and distribution of 600 MW of its Vertex N G3 and Vertex S+ G3 solar modules across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa over the next three years.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Gruner Renewable Energy Appoints Former ONGC Chairman Dinesh Sarraf as Chief Advisor

Sarraf brings more than four decades of experience across India's energy, regulatory and public sectors.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

ISA Meeting in Brussels to Focus on Energy Security, Solar Supply Chains and Battery Recycling

The ISA meeting comes as governments worldwide intensify efforts to accelerate the clean energy transition amid growing concerns over energy security, supply chain resilience and the need for affordable energy access.

Energy efficiency | 10/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

Oswal Pumps Acquires Additional Stake in Walso Solar, Raises Holding to 51 Percent

Oswal Pumps acquired 1.307 million equity shares of Walso Solar through a rights issue at a price of INR 28 per share, for a total consideration of INR 365.96 million.

Business | 10/06/2026 | By Abha Rustagi

MoD Approves 250 MW Solar-Plus-BESS Project on Defence Land in Uttar Pradesh

The Ministry of Defence has approved a 250 MW solar power project with a battery energy storage system on about 850 acres of vacant defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, will be developing the project.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey