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
Hoymiles Becomes India’s First BEE-Certified Microinverter Company
Hoymiles has announced that it has officially become India’s first BEE-certified microinverter company after receiving the prestigious BEE Rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
Business | 20/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
GameChange Solar, First Solar Partner to Support Next Phase of Utility-Scale Solar Growth in India
GameChange Solar has partnered with First Solar to support the deployment of domestically manufactured thin-film solar modules in India, following the successful operation of two utility-scale projects delivering around 99.8 percent uptime on GameChange’s Genius Tracker systems.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
BII and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launch USD 300 Million Renewable Energy Platform in India
British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have launched the North Star renewable energy platform in India with a planned investment of USD 300 million to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition.
Energy efficiency | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
INR 270-crore solar-wind project in Kadapa to support industrial decarbonisation and reduce nearly 70,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Renewvia Plans USD 750 Million Solar Mini-Grid Expansion Across Africa
Renewvia Energy Corp subsidiary Renewvia Solar Africa will expand mini-grid projects across four African countries, targeting electricity access for 2.1 million people through decentralised solar and battery storage systems.
Middle East Market | 19/05/2026 | By EI News Network
POWERGRID Floats Tender for 150 MW/300MWh Battery Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh
POWERGRID invites bids for 150 MW/300 MWh BESS at Kalikiri, Andhra Pradesh. The last date for submission is June 4, 2026.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Premier Energies reported a 61 percent surge in FY26 PAT to INR 15,097 Mn on revenue of INR 80,259 Mn, with cell capacity at 3.6 GW and module capacity at 11.1 GW.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Serentica Renewables Appoints Aashish Ghai as Chief Financial Officer
Aashish Ghai to steer financial strategy, governance and business transformation as the Serentica Renewables accelerates clean energy expansion.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
ReNew Reports 38 Percent Growth in FY26 Income to INR 15,063 Cr, Net Profit up by 126 Percent
ReNew Energy Global Plc reported a 38.1 percent YoY rise in FY26 total income to INR 15,063.5 crore and a 126.2 percent increase in net profit to INR 1,038.5 crore, alongside expansion of its renewable energy portfolio to nearly 20 GW.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Essar Energy Transition Completes Pre-FEED for Major SAF Production Hub at Stanlow Refinery
Stanlow Methanol-to-Jet project targets production of over 200,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually, supporting UK SAF mandate and aviation decarbonisation goals.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
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