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
Evren Raises USD 600 Million for 1 GW Hybrid Renewable Project in India
Evren has secured USD ~600 million for a 1 GW FDRE hybrid project across Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, backed by global lenders, with NTPC PPA, targeting 2027 commissioning and clean power delivery.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Drivn, Energy in Motion Partner to Deploy 1,000 Electric Trucks Across India
Drivn and Energy in Motion partner to deploy 1,000 electric trucks, combining leasing, financing, and battery-swapping solutions to scale fleet electrification.
Business | 22/04/2026 | By EI News Network
ACME Solar Operationalises 2 GWh BESS in Rajasthan, Targets 10 GWh by 2027
ACME Solar has operationalised over 2 GWh (591.18 MW/2,031.24 MWh) of battery energy storage capacity in Rajasthan. The company plans to operationalise 10 GWh of BESS by 2027.
Energy Storage | 22/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Shyam Metalics and Energy Raises CRM Capacity to 0.40 MTPA, Targets Solar Sector
Shyam Metalics and Energy has commissioned Phase II CRM, raising capacity to 0.40 MTPA, enabling solar mounting structure production, reducing import reliance, and supporting India’s renewable energy manufacturing and domestic supply chain.
Business | 21/04/2026 | By EI News Network
ChargeZone’s SHWA Marks First Year, Blending EV Infrastructure with Public Art
On Earth Day, ChargeZone celebrates SHWA’s first anniversary, expanding EV charging stations into culturally rooted, sustainability-driven public spaces with plans to scale installations across India’s key highway corridors.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 21/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Driven by Asia, especially China and India, global wind installations jumped 40 percent year-on-year, pushing total capacity to 1,299 GW as the sector accelerates amid rising energy demand and supply challenges.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 21/04/2026 | By News Bureau
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Wins Smart Metering Project in Madhya Pradesh
IntelliSmart Infrastructure secures a contract from Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company to deploy 5.57 lakh smart meters across Indore and Ujjain, strengthening DISCOM efficiency, improving billing accuracy and accelerating power sector digitalisation under RDSS.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 21/04/2026 | By News Bureau
SAEL Industries Commissions 600 MW Solar Projects in Andhra Pradesh
SAEL Industries commissions twin 300 MW solar plants in Kurnool under a long-term Solar Energy Corporation of India agreement, enhancing grid supply, scaling renewable capacity and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Solar manufacturing | 21/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Integrated solar, wind and battery storage project launched under Ministry of Power FDRE guidelines to deliver reliable, grid-aligned clean energy across Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Energy efficiency | 21/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Prozeal Green Energy Appoints Abhay K. Vishwakarma as Chief Operating Officer
Prozeal Green Energy has appointed Abhay K. Vishwakarma as Chief Operating Officer to lead its IPP and EPC portfolios across domestic and international markets.
Business | 21/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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Ishver Dholakiya
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Manasvi Sharma
CEO
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Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
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Pavit Gandhi
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