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
CIP Commences Construction on 1500 MWh BESS Project in Chile
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has issued Final Notice to Proceed for its 300 MW/1,500 MWh Patache battery energy storage project in Chile, initiating construction.
Energy Storage | 23/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ReNew to Set Up INR 5,400 Crore Solar Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh
ReNew’s 6 GW ingot and wafer plant in Anakapalli to boost domestic solar supply chain, reduce import dependence and support India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Mitarsh Energy Secures O&M Contract for 540 MW NTPC Solar Projects in Rajasthan
Mitarsh Energy has won an O&M contract for 540 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan from NTPC after emerging as the L1 bidder in a recent auction.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Loom Solar Secures Land in Uttar Pradesh to Expand Solar Manufacturing
Loom Solar secures land in Meerut to expand solar manufacturing capacity, complementing its Kosi plant and supporting India’s renewable energy targets, domestic production and energy storage growth.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Vedanta Group Boosts Renewable Energy Use by Over 50 percent in FY26
On Earth Day, Vedanta reports 3.97 billion units of renewable energy consumption, cutting three million tonnes of emissions and advancing its net-zero and ESG commitments.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Solidus Techno Power Commissions 40 MW/60 MWp Captive Open Access Solar Project in Punjab
Solidus Techno Power has commissioned a 40 MW/60 MWp captive open access solar project in Punjab, taking its total installed solar capacity in North India to 200 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Luminous, SIDBI Sign MoU to Offer Up to INR 50 Crore Solar Loans for MSMEs
Luminous Power Technologies has signed an MoU with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to enable MSMEs to access solar loans of up to INR 50 crore with tenures of up to 10 years.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
L&T Energy GreenTech and ITOCHU Corporation Sign Long-Term Green Ammonia Supply Deal
The partnership between L&T Energy GreenTech and ITOCHU Corporation secures annual supply of 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia from Kandla, strengthening global bunkering operations and advancing low-carbon fuel adoption in the maritime sector.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Tata Power Renewable Energy Launches Earth Day Campaign Promoting Clean Energy Choices
On Earth Day, TPREL unveils ‘Choose Power That Protects Earth’, showcasing how renewable solutions like solar, wind and EV infrastructure can drive sustainable, reliable and cost-efficient energy adoption across India.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By News Bureau
POWERCON Appoints Deepika Chavan as Chief People Officer to Strengthen Growth Phase
POWERCON names Deepika Chavan as CPO, bringing two decades of experience to lead talent strategy, strengthen leadership, and build workforce capabilities as the company expands across India and global markets.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By EI News Network
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