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
RenewSys Gets MNRE ALMM Approval for Bifacial N-Type TOPCon Solar PV Cells
RenewSys India’s Hyderabad-made bifacial N-Type TOPCon Solar PV Cells have been added to MNRE’s ALMM List-II, strengthening domestic solar manufacturing and India’s clean energy ambitions.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Avaada Surpasses 17.7 GWp RE Portfolio with 7.2 GWp Operational and 10.5 GWp Under Construction
Avaada Group has crossed 17.7 GWp in its renewable energy portfolio, including 7.2 GWp operational and 10.5 GWp under construction, after adding over 2 GWp in FY 2025-26.
Business | 08/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Enlight Metals Enters INR 20,000 Cr Slotted Angle Market With 25,000 MT Annual Capacity
Enlight Metals aims to bring scale and standardization to 95 percent fragmented segment; plans ramp-up from 1,200 to 4,000 tonnes per month.
Business | 08/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Govt Unveils Fast-Track FDI Approval Route for Solar, Battery and Wind Component Manufacturing
Govt. has revised FDI SOP to enable faster approvals for solar, battery and wind component manufacturing investments with tighter disclosure norms.
Policies & Regulations | 08/05/2026 | By EI News Network
GUVNL Invites Bids to Procure Power from 250 MW Wind Projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam has invited bids to procure power from 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects across India under Phase XI, with an additional greenshoe option of up to 250 MW. Bid submission ends on May 26, 2026.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 08/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
IndiGrid Commissions 180 MW/360 MWh Standalone BESS Project in Gujarat
IndiGrid has announced the commissioning of a 180 MW/360 MWh Battery Energy Storage System project in Gujarat, jointly developed with EnerGrid and backed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam as the off-taker.
Energy Storage | 08/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pace Digitek Secures INR 702 Cr Contract from DVC for 500 MWh BESS Project in Jharkhand
Pace Digitek has secured INR 702 crore worth of contracts from Damodar Valley Corporation for BESS supply, EPC and 12-year O&M for a 250 MW/500 MWh battery energy storage system project at Maithon, Jharkhand.
Energy Storage | 08/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Appoints Tanya Singhal as Vice President - India
Tanya Singhal will lead the Global Energy Alliance’s India operations as the organisation expands grid modernisation, battery storage and clean energy initiatives.
Business | 07/05/2026 | By News Bureau
Powering Industry’s Renewables Shift: Open Access and Storage Reshape C&I RE Procurement
As renewable adoption scales in the C&I sector, procurement models are evolving – open access is gaining ground, rooftop solar remains relevant for smaller loads, and BESS is emerging as key to managing variability, reducing costs, and improving reliability. Energetica India talks to RE developers to decode the shift in RE procurement strategies.
Business | 07/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
AIDA, ESIG Sign MoU to Strengthen India’s Power Distribution Sector Through Global Collaboration
All India DISCOMs Association and the US-based Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) have signed an MoU to support Indian DISCOMs with global expertise in renewable energy integration, grid flexibility, and advanced power distribution planning.
Smart Grid / T&D | 07/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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