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
India, EU Launch Coalition for Green Shipping Corridor
India and EU launch an industry coalition to develop cleaner maritime routes and promote low-emission fuels.
Policies & Regulations | 08/10/2026 | By EI News Network
SECI Floats Tender for 1,200 MW/4,800 MWh FDRE Supply
SECI seeks bids for 1,200 MW/4,800 MWh FDRE supply from ISTS-connected renewable projects.
Business | 08/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Advanced Materials, ORSL Sign MoU to Develop Composite Waste Recycling Solutions
Aditya Birla Group company Advanced Materials and Organic Recycling Systems have signed an MoU to develop a composite recycling value chain, including waste from wind energy applications, using Recyclamine epoxy technology.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 08/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India’s BESS Demand to Reach 236 GWh by FY32: Report
India’s BESS demand may reach 236.22 GWh by FY32, requiring INR 3.49 trillion investment.
Business | 08/10/2026 | By EI News Network
NTPC Identifies 3 Sites for Nuclear Projects
NTPC has identified sites in MP, Bihar and Odisha for proposed nuclear projects.
Business | 08/10/2026 | By EI News Network
TP Solar Produces 1 GW Modules, 0.9 GW Cells in Q2 FY27
TP Solar manufactures 2 GW of solar modules and 1.8 GW of solar cells between April and September 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/10/2026 | By News Bureau
AmpereHour Energy, Ampt Partner to Expand DC-Coupled Storage
AmpereHour Energy and Ampt will combine DC optimisation, battery storage and energy management technologies for utility and commercial energy projects.
Energy efficiency | 08/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Tata Power, Ocean Sun Partner for 300 kWp Floating Solar Pilot
Tata Power and Norway’s Ocean Sun will deploy a 300 kWp floating solar pilot at Mulshi, Maharashtra, to evaluate the technology’s performance, reliability and scalability.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 08/10/2026 | By News Bureau
MoP Revises RoW Compensation Rules for ISTS Transmission Lines
The Ministry of Power has revised RoW compensation guidelines for ISTS transmission lines, allowing market rates determined by a Market Rate Committee to be used where they exceed applicable circle rates.
Business | 08/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
L&T Secures LNTP for 1,600 MW Chandrapura Thermal Power Project
L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions has secured an LNTP from DVC CIL Power for the main plant package of the 1,600 MW Chandrapura thermal power project.
Conventional energy / Thermal Power Plants | 08/10/2026 | By News Bureau
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