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
Ganesh Green Bharat Secures INR 430 Crore Order for Supply of G12R TOPCon Solar Modules
The order for advanced TOPCon bifacial modules strengthens Ganesh Green Bharat’s role in India’s renewable energy expansion and utility-scale solar projects.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Intertek Group Expands Solar Capabilities with Ahmedabad Lab Acquisition
Intertek Group’s acquisition of a solar PV testing facility from Mitsui Chemicals India strengthens quality assurance services and supports India’s growing renewable energy ecosystem.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
J.K. Cement Acquires 9.77 Percent Equity Stake in the Mehrauni Electro Solar Project
J.K. Cement has acquired a 9.77 percent stake in Mehrauni Electro Power for INR 2.1 crore, subscribing 21 lakh shares, to source 7 MWp from a 40 MW Prayagraj solar project.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By EI News Network
Speed, Scale and USD 5 Billion: Anil Agarwal’s Plans to Rewrite India's Energy Independence
India remains heavily dependent on imported oil despite vast untapped reserves, as Anil Agarwal urges faster domestic exploration, investment and global partnerships to strengthen energy security and reduce geopolitical vulnerability.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
ONGC NTPC Green Arm Commissions 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Project Sixteen Renewable Power, a step-down subsidiary of ONGC NTPC Green and a group company of NTPC Green Energy, has operationalised 150 MW of a 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan, increasing the NGEL group’s total installed capacity to 10,276.40 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
The funding will support deployment of 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal, boosting India’s digital energy infrastructure and accelerating power distribution reforms.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Bijliride Targets INR 44 Cr Revenue as EV Fleet Expansion Gains Momentum
The strong demand for electric two-wheelers and a high-utilisation model drive revenue growth, as Bijliride plans to scale to 10,000 vehicles and achieve profitability.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
The collaboration with h2e POWER deploys India’s first autonomous electrolyzer system, improving efficiency, reducing costs and enabling scalable, software-defined industrial operations.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 17/04/2026 | By News Bureau
Waaree Renewable Technologies Doubles Revenue and Profit in FY26 on Strong Solar EPC Growth
Waaree Renewable Technologies reported a 108.51 percent YoY rise in FY26 revenue to INR 3,331.42 crore, with PAT increasing 109.09 percent to INR 478.65 crore.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
KPI Green Energy Secures Inter-State Power Trading Licence from CERC to Enable Nationwide Trading
KPI Green Energy has received a Category IV inter-state power trading licence from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), authorising it to trade electricity across state boundaries.
Business | 17/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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