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
Smarten Launches HELIX 1100–1250 MPPT Solar PCU Series to Boost Residential Solar Adoption
The new solar power backup range combines MPPT efficiency, intelligent energy management and cost-effective design to support households and rural communities across India.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 26/05/2026 | By News Bureau
James Durrans, INTER-TECH to Set Up Manufacturing Plant for Marconite Earthing Compound in India
James Durrans plans to set up a pilot Marconite manufacturing facility in India in partnership with INTER-TECH within the next 12 to 18 months to localise production of advanced earthing solutions for the Indian market.
Business | 26/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Govt Expands GATC Rules for Verification of CNG, LNG, Hydrogen Dispensers
Govt has amended Legal Metrology rules, expanding verification of fuel dispensers for hydrogen, LPG, LNG and CNG, increasing categories to 23 and strengthening clean fuel rollout, efficiency and private testing centres with revised fee framework.
Policies & Regulations | 26/05/2026 | By EI News Network
CHI’GRIDS and Technavious Solutions Partners to Drive Smarter Energy Management in Data Centres
The strategic collaboration between CHI’GRIDS and Technavious aims to combine energy intelligence and infrastructure expertise to support sustainability, operational efficiency and power management across India’s growing data centre ecosystem.
Business | 26/05/2026 | By News Bureau
EKA Mobility is Scaling its Dealership Footprint Across India to Improve EV Accessibility
The commercial EV manufacturer, EKA Mobility strengthens the last-mile mobility ecosystem with expanded retail and service infrastructure, targeting over 200 dealerships across India by FY27.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 26/05/2026 | By News Bureau
CEEW, AIDA Sign MoU for Joint Research to Support Adequacy Planning and DRE Integration
Council on Energy, Environment and Water and All India Discoms Association have signed an MoU to collaborate on harmonised resource adequacy planning, grid integration of distributed renewable energy, smart meter rollout, data utilisation and retail electricity tariff design to support the modernisation of India’s electricity distribution sector.
Power R&D | 26/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ACME Solar Signs 25-Year PPA with SECI for 300 MW Assured Peak Power Project
The renewable energy company secures long-term agreement to supply 300 MW / 1,200 MWh ISTS-connected peak power under SECI’s FDRE Tranche-VII tender framework.
Business | 26/05/2026 | By News Bureau
INA Solar Doubles Q4 FY26 Revenue to INR 792 Crore, Net Profit up by 65 Percent
Insolation Energy (INA Solar) has reported a 99.87 percent YoY increase in Q4 FY26 revenue to INR 792.38 crore and a 64.76 percent rise in net profit to INR 69.84 crore, while FY26 revenue and net profit grew 61.02 percent and 59.75 percent respectively. The company also expanded its module manufacturing capacity to 5.5 GW.
Business | 26/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Adani Green Energy Commissions 1,990 MWh BESS at Khavda, Cumulative Capacity Reaches 3.37 GWh
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has operationalised 1,990 MWh of BESS projects and a 50 MW solar project at Khavda, Gujarat, taking its total operational renewable capacity to 19,785.8 MW and BESS capacity to 3,366 MWh. The company targets 10 GWh of BESS capacity by FY27 and 50 GWh over the next five years.
Energy Storage | 26/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Steel, Bharatia and Carbon Iceland Partner to Explore Green Methanol Project in India
The strategic collaboration aims to develop a large-scale eMethanol facility using captured carbon emissions and renewable hydrogen to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and green fuel production.
Business | 25/05/2026 | By News Bureau
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