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
Gujarat Launches 870 MW Battery Storage Capacity Across Five Locations
Gujarat has initiated 870 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems at five locations and registered 13 new projects to strengthen renewable grid stability and energy storage infrastructure.
Business | 12/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Tata Communications Acquires 26 Percent Stake in Clean Max Yuhdul for RE Project
Tata Communications acquired 26 percent stake in Clean Max Yuhdul Pvt. Ltd. to boost renewable energy usage and sustainability goals.
Business | 12/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Premier Energies, Syrma SGS Technology Call Off INR 170 Cr K-Solare Acquisition Deal
Premier Energies and Syrma SGS Technology have called off their proposed INR 170 crore acquisition of Pune-based inverter manufacturer K-Solare Energy, citing evolving strategic considerations.
Business | 12/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. reported 52 percent revenue growth to INR 15,028 crore and 197 percent PAT surge in FY26, driven by rooftop solar expansion.
Business | 12/05/2026 | By EI News Network
GOLDBECK SOLAR to Develop 268 MWp Solar Park in Germany
GOLDBECK SOLAR has begun development of the 268 MWp Schafhöfen Solar Park in Bavaria, Germany, which is expected to generate 296,000 MWh of electricity annually. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in September 2027.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Supreme Court Rules Indian Railways Must Pay Power Surcharges Under Electricity Act
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Indian Railways must pay electricity surcharges on open-access power purchases for self-consumption under the Electricity Act.
Policies & Regulations | 12/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Allu Cinemas Partners with Freyr Energy to Commission 727 kW Solar Power System in Hyderabad
Allu Cinemas and Freyr Energy have installed one of the region’s largest solar power systems for a cinema complex, aiming to cut energy costs, improve operational efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/05/2026 | By News Bureau
India Emerges as Global Leader in Autonomous Energy Operations: Schneider Electric Report
Schneider Electric’s Global Autonomous Maturity Report reveals that Indian energy organisations are rapidly scaling autonomous operations, with higher adoption and future readiness compared to global averages.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 11/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Natrinai Ventures Commissions 75 MW Pooling Substation in Tamil Nadu Ahead of SME IPO
NGE Green Energy strengthens its solar infrastructure footprint with the commissioning of its fourth substation in Tamil Nadu, while preparing for a INR 133 crore SME public offering to support expansion and energy storage initiatives.
Smart Grid / T&D | 11/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Olectra Greentech Partners with Dassault Systèmes to Digitally Transform EV Development
Olectra adopts Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate electric vehicle innovation, streamline engineering workflows, and build globally benchmarked digital product development capabilities.
Business | 11/05/2026 | By News Bureau
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