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
Fidra Energy Acquires 1,025 MW Enderby BESS Project in UK from Innova
European BESS developer Fidra Energy has acquired the 1,025 MW Enderby battery storage project in the UK from Innova, expanding its battery energy storage portfolio to over 4 GW.
Energy Storage | 08/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oman Invites Consultancy Bids for 300 MW Marsa Solar IPP Project
Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has invited bids for project management and supervision services for the 300 MW Marsa Solar IPP.
Middle East Market | 07/06/2026 | By EI News Network
APTEL Quashes MSEDCL’s 2 GW/4 GWh BESS Tender, Cites Post-Bid Change in Project Conditions
Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has quashed Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s approval of MSEDCL’s 2,000 MW/4,000 MWh BESS tender, holding that a post-bid Ministry of Power condition linked to VGF eligibility materially altered the tender terms and compromised the integrity of the competitive bidding process.
Policies & Regulations | 06/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Maruti Suzuki Announces New Biogas Projects, Commits INR 150 Crore to Clean Energy Initiatives
On World Environment Day, Maruti Suzuki India unveiled two biogas projects, including a new 10 TPD plant at Kharkhoda and an expanded facility at Manesar, aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependence, lowering carbon emissions and strengthening its clean energy ecosystem.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 06/06/2026 | By News Bureau
Vedanta Cuts Metals Emissions Intensity by 15 Percent Since FY21, Accelerates Low-Carbon Growth
Renewable energy use rises over 50 percent in FY26 as Vedanta Group advances decarbonisation, afforestation, water stewardship and sustainable manufacturing initiatives across businesses.
Business | 06/06/2026 | By News Bureau
Aequs SEZ Achieves Near-Complete Renewable Energy Adoption, Sets Benchmark for Green Manufacturing
Belagavi Aerospace Cluster powers operations through almost 100 percent renewable energy while delivering significant carbon reduction and cost savings.
Energy efficiency | 06/06/2026 | By News Bureau
IMFA Signs 29-Year PPA for 65 MW Hybrid Renewable Power with Enfinity Global
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) has signed a 29-year PPA with EG Urja Strot, an Enfinity Global SPV, to procure 65 MW of hybrid renewable power under the captive model.
Business | 06/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MKC Green Energy Receives LoA for 125 MW/500 MWh Standalone BESS Project from UPPCL
MKC Green Energy has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation for the development of a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Uttar Pradesh.
Energy Storage | 06/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
HCC Secures INR 127 Crore Contract for Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has secured an INR 127 crore contract from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power, Bhutan, for diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates and cofferdam works for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 06/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Simple Energy Raises INR 250 Crore in Series B Round to Scale EV Manufacturing
Simple Energy has raised INR 250 crore in its Series B funding round through a mix of debt and equity to support manufacturing expansion, production scale-up and business growth.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 06/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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