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 Proposes Standard Solar Cell Nomenclature Under ALMM-II
MNRE proposes 14-digit codes to standardise solar PV cell identification under ALMM List-II.
Business | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Solar Cell Capacity Under ALMM Reaches 37.39 GW in October 2026
MNRE has updated the ALMM List-II, adding 529 MW of Mono-PERC solar cell capacity in October 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 37,393 MW. Premier Energies Photovoltaic, a subsidiary of Premier Energies, has added 529 MW of capacity, taking the company’s total enlisted capacity to 3,812 MW.
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
Ostara Advisors Appoints Sophia Nadur as Strategic Advisor
Sophia Nadur has joined Ostara Advisors as Strategic Advisor, bringing global energy, mobility and venture investment expertise to strengthen the firm's energy transition, cleantech and sustainable infrastructure advisory practice.
Business | 02/06/2026 | By EI News Network
netiBIO Wins Technology Award for Biomass Pre-Conditioning Innovation at BBB Expo 2026
netiBIO, STEER World's bioenergy division, won a breakthrough technology award at BBB Expo 2026 for its biomass pre-conditioning solution, designed to improve feedstock efficiency and enhance biogas yields.
Business | 02/06/2026 | By EI News Network
Delhi's 23,000 Rooftop Solar Plants Generate 420 MW, Powering 2 Lakh Households
Delhi has expanded its rooftop solar network to more than 23,000 installations generating 420 MW, helping power over two lakh households while delivering significant savings through government-backed solar adoption schemes.
Business | 02/06/2026 | By EI News Network
Saudi Arabia and UAE Become Key Partners in Uzbekistan’s Renewable Energy Projects
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key investors in Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector, supporting reforms, attracting investment, and expanding cooperation.
Middle East Market | 02/06/2026 | By EI News Network
Oman Launches USD 1 Billion Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Plant in Sohar Free Zone
Oman launched a USD 1 billion lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Sohar, boosting clean energy manufacturing and supply chains.
Middle East Market | 02/06/2026 | By EI News Network
TACC and NUS Partner to Advance Graphene and Next-Generation Materials Innovation
LNJ Bhilwara Group’s TACC signs MoU with NUS Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials to accelerate research, commercialisation and industrial adoption of advanced materials technologies.
Business | 02/06/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC Green Energy Floats EPC Tender to Develop 3,200 MWh BESS in Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy has issued an EPC tender for setting up 800 MW/3,200 MWh battery energy storage systems at NTPC Renewable Energy’s Fatehgarh solar plant in Rajasthan. Bid submission ends on June 25, 2026.
Energy Storage | 02/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
RenewSys Earns Back-to-Back Kiwa PVEL Top Performer Recognition in 2026
The recognition for the DESERV EXTREME solar module series underscores RenewSys’ commitment to quality, reliability and manufacturing excellence in the global solar market.
Standards & Certifications | 02/06/2026 | By News Bureau
Contracts from BPCL and a public sector Maharatna EPC company strengthen the DEE Development Engineer's execution pipeline and reinforce its position in India’s growing infrastructure landscape.
Business | 02/06/2026 | By News Bureau
Pace Digitek Arm Signs PPA with BESCOM for 250 MW Solar with 1100 MWh BESS Project in Karnataka
Pace Digitek’s arm, TRANSGREENX, has signed a PPA with BESCOM for a 250 MW solar PV project integrated with a 250 MW/1100 MWh battery energy storage system at Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 02/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says GPI Business Head Vipin Malhotra
Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
India’s Domestic Solar Cell Base to Mature by 2028–29: Ishver Dholakiya, Goldi Solar
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind