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
Oswal Pumps Bags INR 162 Crore Solar Pump Order from MSEDCL
Oswal Pumps has received an INR 162.06 crore order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company to supply and install 6,869 off-grid solar water pumps under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana in Maharashtra.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 06/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
IIT Madras Partners with MNRE, ITEL Foundation to Launch RE Training Programme
IIT Madras, MNRE, and ITEL Foundation launch a six-month residential programme across three IITs to train engineers in power electronics, targeting clean energy, EV, and power systems careers.
Training & Education | 06/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Vena Energy Signs 124 MW Wind Power Purchase Agreement with SECI
Vena Energy has signed a 124 MW wind PPA with Solar Energy Corporation. Once operational, the project is expected to generate 428,000 MWh annually while avoiding 407,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 06/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ARC Electric Expands Premium EV Fleet to 150 SUVs in Delhi NCR
ARC Electric expands to 150 electric SUVs in Delhi NCR, leading premium EV fleets as enterprise demand, cost efficiency, and utilisation improvements drive adoption.
Business | 06/05/2026 | By EI News Network
KP Group Becomes First in India to Install Indigenous 4.2M160 Wind Turbine
KP Group has installed India’s first indigenous 4.2 MW wind turbine generator (4.2M160) manufactured by Senvion India in Gujarat, marking the debut of the new 4XM platform.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 05/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Indofast Energy Scales Battery-Swapping Network with 90,000 EVs and 1,600 Stations in FY26
Indofast Energy expands across 23 cities, partners with 32 OEMs and enables over 1.6 billion km of clean mobility, strengthening its leadership in India’s EV battery-swapping ecosystem.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 05/05/2026 | By News Bureau
CERC Notifies Rules for Carbon Credit Certificates Trading Under CCTS
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the 2026 regulations governing the trading of Carbon Credit Certificates, establishing a formal market framework under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023.
CCS & Emissions Trading | 05/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Al Yamamah Steel Secures USD 33.6 Million Wind Tower Contract for Yanbu Project
Al Yamamah Steel secures USD 33.6 million contract to supply wind towers for Yanbu project, supporting Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy expansion plans.
Middle East Market | 05/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Appoints Pratik Kirit Joshi as CFO
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility has appointed Pratik Kirit Joshi as Chief Financial Officer effective May 3, 2026, aiming to strengthen financial governance and support long-term business growth strategy.
Business | 05/05/2026 | By EI News Network
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore Secures Large Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project in Odisha
The order from BCGCL strengthens L&T’s presence in gasification and downstream chemicals, supporting India’s push for coal-based value-added production.
Business | 05/05/2026 | By News Bureau
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