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

Gruner Renewable Energy’s Satna CBG Plant Sets Asia Record with 23.5 TPD Output

Gruner Renewable Energy’s Satna CBG plant achieved a record 23.5 TPD output, operating at 120 percent capacity and ranking second globally.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

GERC Proposes New Banking Charge Framework, Retains INR 1/Unit till March 2027

GERC proposes a new banking charge framework, retaining INR 1/unit till March 2027 and introducing INR 0.50–1.50/unit limits thereafter.

Policies & Regulations | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

RENA Technologies to Supply 6 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Production Equipment to Emmvee Energy

RENA Technologies has signed a contract to supply 6 GW of TOPCon solar cell production equipment to Emmvee Energy, including integrated wastewater management systems for each tool and long-term service support.

Solar manufacturing | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Energetica Brings REconnect to Guwahati on June 25 to Highlight Northeast India’s Clean Energy Growth

Under the theme 'Accelerating Northeast India’s Clean Energy Transition Through Solar, Storage and Energy Access', REconnect Summit North-East 2026 in Guwahati will bring together key stakeholders from across the RE ecosystem to explore the region's growing role in India's energy transition and its emergence as a new frontier for clean energy investment

Business | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

EV Localisation Surges in India, With Chips and Rare-Earth Magnets Remaining Key Challenges

India could achieve near-complete EV component localisation by 2030, though dependence on imported chips and rare-earth magnets remains significant, according to a new report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By EI News Network

NLC India, IOCL Sign MoU to Form JV for Renewable Energy Projects in Tamil Nadu

NLC India and IOCL have signed an MoU to form a joint venture for developing renewable energy projects across Tamil Nadu, spanning solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage technologies. The projects will supply power to third-party consumers, C&I consumers, Discoms and applications such as green hydrogen and solar manufacturing in the state.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

GUVNL Floats Tender for 450 MW/900 MWh Standalone BESS Projects in Gujarat

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam has floated a tender for setting up 450 MW/900 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems across 10 substations in Gujarat. Bid submission ends on July 13, 2026.

Energy Storage | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Tsuyo Manufacturing Appoints Prashant Ranjan as Director In-Charge – Sales and Service

E-mobility component manufacturer Tsuyo Manufacturing has appointed Prashant Ranjan as Director In-Charge – Sales and Service, where he will lead the company's domestic business operations and growth initiatives.

Business | 24/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Mizoram Invites Bids for 1.5 MW Solar Power Plant, Battery Backup at Zoram Medical College

Mizoram has invited bids for INR 13.09 crore EPC project to develop a 1.5 MW solar power plant with a 900 kWh battery energy storage system at Zoram Medical College & Hospital.

Business | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

Kerala Budget 2026-27 Allocates INR 100 Crore for Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen Push

Kerala allocates INR 100 crore for renewable energy and green hydrogen, targeting clean fuel production, energy storage expansion and sustainability.

Policies & Regulations | 23/06/2026 | By EI News Network

 
 
 
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