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
Tata Power Renewable Energy Commissions Ladakh’s First Commercial Rooftop Solar Project in Leh
Tata Power Renewable Energy, in partnership with Silk Route Energy, has inaugurated Ladakh’s first commercial rooftop solar project at Hotel Barath in Leh, supporting the Union Territory’s vision of becoming a carbon-neutral region.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Tata Power Q4 FY26 Profit Rises 8 Percent to INR 1,416 Crore, Revenue at INR 15,962 Crore
Tata Power reports INR 1,416 crore Q4 profit, INR 15,962 crore revenue, driven by renewables, rooftop solar and transmission growth.
Business | 14/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Bajel Projects Secures 765kV Pune East Substation Project in Maharashtra
Bajel Projects will develop a new 765/400kV AIS substation at Pune East and expand existing substations at Karjat and Lonikand-II as part of Maharashtra’s critical transmission network expansion initiative.
Energy efficiency | 14/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Schneider Electric Launches Next-Generation Cell-to-Grid-to-Cell BESS Platform in India
The new battery energy storage solution unveiled at the Innovation Summit India 2026 aims to enhance grid resilience, renewable integration and intelligent energy management through a battery-agnostic and PCS-forward architecture.
Energy Storage | 14/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Enrich Energy Breaks Ground on 290 MWh BESS Project at NTPC Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh
Enrich Energy has commenced construction of a 290 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project for NTPC at Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh, under a full EPC scope covering system integration, grid connectivity, and O&M services.
Energy Storage | 14/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Bajel Projects Secures INR 200-300 Cr Karnataka Transmission Order to Support 3 GW RE Evacuation
Bajel Projects has secured a major transmission order worth INR 200-300 crore for the Bellary–Davanagere 400kV line, strengthening renewable energy evacuation infrastructure in Karnataka and supporting grid integration of an additional 3 GW renewable capacity.
Smart Grid / T&D | 14/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Cleantech Solar Signs Group Captive Solar PPA with Sona Comstar in Tamil Nadu
Cleantech Solar has signed a power purchase agreement with Sona Comstar to supply renewable energy on a group captive basis from its open access solar park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 13/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Musashi India to supply integrated e-Axle powertrain solutions for Kinetic Green’s next-generation electric two-wheelers starting 2026.
Energy Storage | 13/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Larsen & Toubro secures EPC orders for extra-high voltage substations in Middle East
L&T’s Power Transmission & Distribution business to build 380 kV and 132 kV substations aimed at strengthening grid reliability and meeting rising power demand.
Business | 13/05/2026 | By News Bureau
TTDI Wins EEPC India National Award for Outstanding Export Performance
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems India (TTDI) has won the National Award for Outstanding Export Performance in the Electrical Machinery & Parts – Large Enterprise category at the 57th EEPC India National Awards for FY2024–25, marking its seventh such recognition.
Standards & Certifications | 13/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
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Ishver Dholakiya
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