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
Websol Energy Reports 132 Percent Jump in Q4 FY26 Revenue to INR 401 Cr, PAT up by 158 Percent
Websol Energy System posted Q4 FY26 revenue of INR 401 crore – up 132.1 percent YoY, and PAT of INR 125 crore – up 157.9 percent, with FY26 revenue reaching INR 1,049 crore. The company is set to increase its cell capacity to 1.35 GW, once it completes the ongoing upgrade of a Mono PERC cell line to TOPCon.
Business | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
TotalEnergies Secures Financing for 1 GW Wind Plus 600 MWh BESS Project in Kazakhstan
TotalEnergies has reached FID and secured financing for the 1 GW wind integrated with 600 MWh BESS project in Kazakhstan, backed by a consortium of international lenders. The project's investment amounts to USD 1.2 billion, with about 75 percent externally financed.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 28/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pace Digitek Partners with NEC XON Systems Proprietary to Expand BESS Footprint in Africa
Pace Digitek, along with Lineage Power, partners with NEC XON Systems Proprietary to manufacture, distribute and deploy grid-scale battery energy storage solutions across key African markets.
Business | 27/04/2026 | By News Bureau
SECI Invites Bids for 2,000 MW ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects
Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a tender for selecting wind power developers for setting up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected wind power projects in India under the BOO model. Bid submission ends on May 29, 2026.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 27/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Adani Green to Invest INR 15,000 Crore to Add Over 10 GWh Battery Storage in FY27
Adani Green plans INR 15,000 crore investment to add 10 GWh battery storage, strengthening renewable integration and grid reliability in FY27.
Business | 27/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Egypt Reviews 2,500 MW Renewable Projects with Hassan Allam-Infinity Consortium
Egypt reviews 2,500 MW renewable and 720 MWh storage projects with Hassan Allam-Infinity consortium, focusing on solar and wind expansion, grid integration, and boosting clean energy share to 45 percent by 2028.
Middle East Market | 27/04/2026 | By EI News Network
The Union Cabinet has approved INR 2,584 crore Small Hydro Power scheme to add 1,500 MW capacity, boost renewable energy, attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen clean, decentralised power in remote regions.
Policies & Regulations | 27/04/2026 | By EI News Network
AMPIN Energy Transition Commissions 60 MWp Group Captive C&I Open Access Solar Project in Odisha
AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned a 60 MWp group captive open access solar project at Kantabanji in Odisha, the first under the state’s OREP-22 policy.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Consultancy Services’ expanded partnership with Siemens Energy AG and Siemens Energy India, will focus on industrial AI, digital infrastructure and AI-ready data centres, combining TCS’ technology expertise with Siemens Energy’s capabilities in power and electrification.
Business | 27/04/2026 | By News Bureau
PFC Appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Director (Finance)
PFC appoints Rajesh Kumar Agarwal as Director (Finance) for five years, bringing over 31 years’ experience in power sector finance.
Business | 27/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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