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
Jalud 60 MW Solar Plant Inaugurated, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Calls It National Milestone
Madhya Pradesh inaugurates 60 MW Jalud solar plant in Khargone, built via public Green Bonds, supplying power to Indore Municipal Corporation, boosting clean energy adoption and citizen participation.
Business | 01/05/2026 | By EI News Network
Coal India Receives LoA for 320 MWh BESS Projects in Odisha from GRIDCO
Coal India has received a letter of award from GRIDCO, Odisha, for setting up four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with a cumulative capacity of 80 MW/320 MWh across two clusters in Odisha, at an estimated cost of INR 400 crore.
Energy Storage | 01/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Power Renewables Approves INR 6,500 Cr Investment for 10 GW PV Ingot and Wafer Plant
Tata Power Renewable Energy has approved an INR 6,500 crore investment to set up 10 GW PV ingot and wafer manufacturing capacity – to be developed in two phases of 5 GW each – marking its entry into upstream solar manufacturing.
Solar manufacturing | 01/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Concentrated Critical Mineral Trade Exposes India’s Supply Chain Risks, Need Diversification: IEEFA
India’s critical minerals import landscape, spanning copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite, all essential for renewable energy systems, highlights heavy dependence on key suppliers like Chile while exposing rising risks from global protectionist policies and the need for diversified sourcing and resilient supply chains, according to IEEFA.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 01/05/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
KonveGas Accelerates India Expansion, Seeks Strategic Tie-Ups at BBB Summit 2026
KonveGas advances India expansion, seeking partnerships at BBB Summit to localise composite cylinder production, support CBG and hydrogen growth, reduce logistics costs, and align with India–EU FTA opportunities.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Tsuyo Manufacturing Secures Two Patents for Advanced EV Motor Technologies
Tsuyo Manufacturing has been granted two patents for motor technologies – a non-magnetic bridge assisted synchronous reluctance motor and a fault-tolerant five-phase interior permanent magnet motor with dual inverter control – targeting improved efficiency, reliability, and reduced rare-earth usage in EVs.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
EV Hiring at 4.9 Percent in FY27 As Demand Shifts to Specialised Tech Roles
EV hiring growth slows to 4.9 percent as sector shifts toward specialised engineering, software roles, and efficiency-led workforce strategies.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By EI News Network
GPS Renewables has been awarded an EPC contract by NTPC to build India’s first Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, with a capacity of 1,800 TPA SAF using ethanol-based feedstock. The company has partnered with Lummus Technology for process technology and licensing, and Xytel India for detailed engineering.
Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
GEMA Backs Draft Move to Include Higher Ethanol Blends in Emission Norms
GEMA said that higher ethanol blends could increase demand for surplus agricultural produce, supporting farm incomes and strengthening the rural economy.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 30/04/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Waaree Energies Posts 84 Percent Revenue Growth to INR 26,537 Cr in FY26, PAT Doubles
Waaree Energies reported 83.72 percent YoY revenue growth to INR 26,536.77 crore and 101.45 percent rise in PAT to INR 3,884.15 crore in FY26, supported by strong capacity expansion and operational scale.
Business | 30/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says GPI Business Head Vipin Malhotra
Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
India’s Domestic Solar Cell Base to Mature by 2028–29: Ishver Dholakiya, Goldi Solar
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind