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
KP Energy Secures Inter-State Electricity Trading Licence from CERC
KP Energy has received a Category V inter-state electricity trading licence from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, allowing it to undertake power trading across state boundaries and participate in national power markets.
Business | 24/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Sunkonnect Targets 34 Million Tonnes CO? Emission Reduction in India’s Education Sector
Sunkonnect has unveiled a plan to cut 15 percent of emissions from India’s education sector, equivalent to 34 million tonnes of CO₂, through solar integration and campus-wide decarbonisation initiatives. The company aims to install solar rooftops on more than 5,000 schools across the country over the next 7 to 10 years.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
LONGi Commissions First Integrated BESS Project in Europe
LONGi commissioned a 13.75MW BESS in Europe, integrated with a solar plant, enhancing grid stability, flexibility and revenue generation while demonstrating efficient retrofitting in mature renewable energy markets.
Energy Storage | 23/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Rocklink India Sets Up Integrated Battery and Rare Earth Recycling Facility in Uttar Pradesh
Rocklink’s new facility in Sikandrabad will process lithium-ion batteries and rare earth materials, supporting India’s circular economy and strengthening domestic supply chains for critical raw resources.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Adani Green Energy Operationalises 292 MW Solar Project in Khavda, Gujarat
Adani Green Energy has commissioned a 292 MW solar project in Khavda, Gujarat, taking its total operational renewable capacity to 19,585.8 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Shree Krishna Paper Mills & Industries Ltd.(SKPMIL) signs Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ratan Green Projects One Pvt. Ltd.(RGPOPL), to acquire 26.5 percent stake, invest INR 3.1 crore in 8.5 MW Rajasthan solar project.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Transrail Lighting Expands Tower Capacity to 1.72 Lakh MTPA
Transrail Lighting increases tower capacity from 84,000 MTPA to 1,72,400 MTPA after completing expansion projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Sterlite Electric and RDT Lumiker Form JV ‘Sterlumiq’ to Launch Smart Cable Monitoring Platform
The new CAMOS fiber-optic sensing platform enables real-time monitoring of power and telecom cables, enhancing grid reliability, reducing outages and supporting predictive asset management.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Hindustan Power Bags 100 MW Solar Power Project from Punjab State Power Corporation
Hindustan Power has secured a 100 MW AC solar power project from Punjab State Power Corporation through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The company will sign a 25-year PPA with PSPCL, and the project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months from the effective date of the PPA.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 23/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
TARIL's FY26 Revenue Rises 23 Percent to INR 2,395 Crore, PAT at INR 225 Crore
TARIL has reported 23 percent revenue growth, INR 370 crore EBITDA, INR 2,374 crore orders, INR 23,000 crore pipeline, INR 600 crore capex, driven by strong power transmission and infrastructure demand.
Business | 23/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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