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
Pi Green Commissions NZM Pilot Project at GMR Warora
Pi Green Innovations deploys NZM in partnership with GMR Energy and GMR Innovex, captures industrial CO₂ and converts it into stable, usable materials using fly ash.
Energy efficiency | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC Green Energy Seeks EPC Bid for 3,300 MWh BESS Project at Khavda
NTPC Green Energy has issued an EPC tender for developing 1,100 MW/3,300 MWh of BESS at NTPC Renewable Energy’s Solar Plant in Khavda, Gujarat. Bid submission ends on October 27, 2026.
Energy Storage | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Tata Power EZ Charge Commissions New EV Charging Hub in Malad
Tata Power EZ Charge station includes one 120 kW charger and three 60 kW units, with the latter upgradable to 120 kW.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Odisha Approves INR 54,288 Crore Power and RE Projects
Odisha has approved renewable energy and power projects worth INR 54,288 crore.
Policies & Regulations | 24/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Offgrid Energy Labs, Keele University Join Hands for ZincGel Battery
Offgrid Energy Labs and Keele University will pilot ZincGel long-duration storage in the UK.
Business | 24/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Navitas Solar Announces INR 10,000 Crore Investment over Next 5 Years
Navitas Solar plans to invest INR 10,000 crore over five years across Gujarat and Maharashtra to expand into solar cells, ingots, wafers, battery energy storage and solar power generation.
Business | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Waaree Energies Board Approves Indosolar Merger Scheme
Waaree Energies Board approved the merger scheme with Indosolar, subject to regulatory approvals.
Business | 24/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Maxvolt Energy Lays Foundation for 10 GWh Aligarh Facility
Maxvolt Energy’s Aligarh facility will add 10 GWh capacity in two phases and create up to 2,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs.
Business | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau
POWERGRID Acquires SPV for 6 GW Barmer RE Evacuation Project
POWERGRID has acquired the Barmer HVDC Power Transmission SPV for a 6 GW renewable energy evacuation project from Barmer, Rajasthan, involving a ±800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC system and an approximately 1,000-km transmission line to South Kalamb.
Smart Grid / T&D | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Ravindra Energy Announces Merger with Energy In Motion
Ravindra Energy announced merger with Energy In Motion; entity to be renamed Energy In Motion.
Business | 24/09/2026 | By EI News Network
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