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
Suzlon will supply 65 wind turbine generators for Sunsure Energy’s 195 MW Karnataka project, reinforcing India’s growing commercial and industrial renewable energy market while expanding its 3 MW platform adoption.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 21/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Emobi’s New AKX E-Scooter to Feature Musashi e-Axle for Higher Torque, Smoother Ride
EV startup Emobi has announced its AKX two-wheeler will integrate Musashi Seimitsu Industry’s e-Axle technology, promising better acceleration, pick-up torque, and low-noise performance.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 21/05/2026 | By News Bureau
GIPCL Plans 20 MW/120 MWh Vanadium Flow Battery Project at Vadodara Gas Plant
GIPCL issued specifications for a 20 MW/120 MWh vanadium flow battery project in Gujarat supporting long-duration energy storage.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Voltide Solutions and JEM Energy have introduced the BESS-as-a-Service model to accelerate clean energy adoption in commercial spaces. The first deployment at Uru Brewpark in Bengaluru replaced diesel generators with silent, emission-free battery backup, saving nearly 1,000 litres of diesel.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Climate Risk Horizons’ report “Sunrise State” finds that Rajasthan could save up to INR 57,000 crore over a decade by replacing new coal-based power generation with solar energy and 8-hour battery storage systems, highlighting a cost-effective pathway to strengthen clean energy adoption, reduce curtailment, and improve grid reliability.
Energy efficiency | 21/05/2026 | By News Bureau
SAEL Commissions 600 MW Solar Projects in Andhra Pradesh with INR 3,000 Crore Investment
SAEL has operationalised two 300 MW solar projects in Andhra Pradesh, deploying over 1.2 million TOPCon bifacial modules and contributing toward large-scale renewable energy generation under a 25-year power purchase agreement with SECI.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 21/05/2026 | By News Bureau
CleanMax Upgraded to AA-/Stable by CARE Ratings After Strong FY26 Growth
CleanMax has secured a CARE AA-/Stable upgrade after reporting record FY26 EBITDA, 5.7 GW contracted capacity and strong growth from AI and data centre-led renewable energy demand.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By EI News Network
REnergy Dynamics Wins Two Tamil Nadu CBG Projects from Refex Renewables
REnergy Dynamics secured EPC contracts for Coimbatore and Salem CBG plants processing 550 TPD waste, boosting biogas output and cutting about 2.9 lakh tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Maharashtra Signs INR 6.5 Lakh Crore Clean Energy MoUs for 25,400 MW Nuclear Push
Maharashtra government has signed MoUs worth INR 6.5 lakh crore with firms including Adani Power, Reliance Industries and NTPC to develop 25,400 MW nuclear-linked clean energy capacity, boosting jobs and green infrastructure ambitions.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Refex Signals Energy–Semiconductor Convergence in India’s Industrial Growth Story
India’s clean energy expansion is deepening semiconductor demand across power systems, manufacturing and grids, with Refex exploring opportunities at this intersection of energy transition and advanced electronics growth.
Business | 21/05/2026 | By EI News Network
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