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
Advait Energy Transitions Signs Norway Pact to Localise Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturing in India
Advait Energy’s collaboration with TECO Fuel Cell Technology aims to develop scalable hydrogen fuel cell systems for data centres, mobility and maritime sectors under India’s Green Hydrogen Mission.
Business | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Solis Powers 3.26 MW Commercial Solar Project in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh
All Green India has commissioned a 3.26 MW commercial solar project in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district using nine Solis S6-GU3P350K06 string inverters to support reliable and efficient industrial power generation.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 19/05/2026 | By News Bureau
AmpereHour Energy, IndiGrid Commission 360 MWh BESS Project in Gujarat
AmpereHour Energy and IndiGrid have commissioned a 180 MW/360 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a GETCO substation in Gujarat for GUVNL, making it India’s largest standalone utility-scale BESS project.
Energy Storage | 19/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
EBRD Funds Egypt Solar and Battery Storage Project Near Aswan
EBRD will provide USD 70 million for Egypt’s 200 MW solar and 120 MWh battery project, supporting renewable energy targets, emissions reduction, grid expansion and green skills training in Aswan.
Middle East Market | 18/05/2026 | By EI News Network
JSW Energy Commissions 250 MW Renewable Energy Capacity Since April 2026
JSW Energy has commissioned about 250 MW of renewable energy capacity since April 2026, including 130 MW of wind, 69.4 MW of solar and 50 MW from the Tidong Hydro plant, raising its total installed capacity to 13.7 GW.
Business | 18/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NTPC Group Surpasses 90 GW Installed Power Generation Capacity Milestone
Commissioning of 800 MW PVUNL unit strengthens NTPC’s expansion plans as the company targets 149 GW capacity by 2032, including 60 GW renewables.
Energy efficiency | 18/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Bondada Engineering Secures INR 469 Crore BoS Contract from Adani Group
Bondada Engineering has secured orders worth INR 469.52 crore from the Adani Group for Balance of System works on a 250 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 18/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pace Digitek Wins INR 7,099 Million BESS Contract from NLC India Renewables
Pace Digitek has secured a major EPC and long-term O&M contract from NLC India Renewables for a 250 MW / 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System project across multiple locations in Tamil Nadu.
Business | 18/05/2026 | By News Bureau
IB Solar’s Abhinav Mahajan Wins ‘Energy Leader of the Year’ Award at UP Energy Expo 2026
Abhinav Mahajan, Marketing Director of IB Solar, has received the ‘Energy Leader of the Year – Solar PV Modules’ award at UPEX 2026.
Standards & Certifications | 18/05/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Tata Power and DGPC Partners to Build Skill Development Ecosystem for Bhutan’s Clean Energy Sector
The MoU signed between Tata Power and DGPC in Thimphu aims to create a future-ready workforce for 5,000 MW clean energy projects through phased training programmes led by Tata Power Skill Development Institute.
Business | 18/05/2026 | By News Bureau
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