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
CESC Signs Long-Term PPAs with Four Developers for 600 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Power
CESC Ltd. has signed 25-year PPAs for 600 MW of wind-solar hybrid power with Vismaya Renewables (UPC Renewables subsidiary), Purvah Green Power, Hexa Climate Solutions, and Sprng Energy at tariffs of around INR 3.74-3.75/kWh.
Business | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Wins INR 3,490 Cr Solar Project from Coal India
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy emerges as L1 bidder for 875 MW solar project in Rajasthan, taking FY26 EPC order inflows beyond INR 10,000 crore with an additional Maharashtra project win.
Business | 20/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Lucknow Crosses 87,000 Rooftop Solar Installations Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Lucknow has emerged as the leading district in India with over 87,000 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, as of April 15, 2026, surpassing Surat.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Nuvoco Vistas to Invest INR 26 Crore in CleanMax SPV for Hybrid Renewable Project
Nuvoco Vistas to invest INR 26 crore for 26 percent stake in CleanMax SPV for hybrid renewable captive power project in Rajasthan under BOOT model.
Business | 18/04/2026 | By EI News Network
GNA Energy Enters Coal Exchange Market, Commits INR 100 Crore to BCX Launch
GNA Energy enters coal exchange sector, launching BCX with INR 100 crore to enhance transparency, efficiency, and digital trading in India’s coal market.
Business | 18/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Google Secures Discom Licence for 1 GW Vizag Data Centre Hub
Google wins Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approval for Discom licence, enabling seamless power supply to its 1 GW Visakhapatnam data centre, part of a USD 15 billion digital infrastructure investment.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
EMotorad Launches Viper Electric Cycle with NFC Unlock at INR 66,999
EMotorad launches Viper e-cycle with NFC unlocking system, 85 km range, dual suspension, hydraulic brakes, targeting performance-focussed urban commuters in India.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Aerem Pushes New Financing Models to Bridge MSME Solar Credit Gap at Green Finance Week 2026
Aerem Solutions highlights 90 percent MSME solar financing gap, advocates lifecycle lending, generation-linked repayments, and blended finance to unlock capital, improve access, and accelerate decentralized renewable energy adoption across underserved regions in India.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
DERC Proposes Removing Voltage-Level Restriction for Green Energy Open Access Projects
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed easing green energy open access norms by allowing consumers with a 100 kW or more load to procure renewable power irrespective of the connection voltage level.
Policies & Regulations | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Enviro Infra Engineers Secures INR 2,240 Cr Orders, Enters BESS Segment with 930 MWh Projects
Enviro Infra Engineers has secured new orders exceeding INR 2,240 crore across water, wastewater, and renewable energy segments since March 2026, including four NTPC-awarded Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects worth INR 1,070 crore with a total capacity of 930 MWh.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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