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
Deloitte India, ICC Call for More Transparent Mineral Markets
Deloitte India–ICC report highlights the need for stronger market infrastructure, standardised contracts and transparent pricing to build a more efficient mineral ecosystem.
Business | 08/10/2026 | By News Bureau
KIS Group, Toyota Tsusho Form JV for Biomethane in Indonesia
KIS Group has formed a 51:49 joint venture with Toyota Tsusho to produce and sell biomethane from palm oil mill effluent (POME) in Indonesia, with commercial operations targeted for 2027.
Renewable energy / Biomass | 08/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
CEA Releases Draft Electrical Safety Standards List
CEA releases draft safety standards covering electrical, BESS and renewable energy systems.
Policies & Regulations | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
IEEMA Names New Leadership for 2026-27
IEEMA names Siddharth Bhutoria as President, Hartek Singh as President-Elect and Amit Kumar as Vice-President.
Business | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Dubai Airports Boosts Sustainability With 45 MWp Solar Programme
Dubai Airports’ ESG report highlights a 45 MWp rooftop solar programme across DXB and DWC.
Middle East Market | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
BGR Energy Signs Debt Restructuring Agreement with NARCL
BGR Energy has signed a pact with NARCL to restructure INR 3,736 crore of outstanding debt.
Business | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
U-Solar Expands Beyond EPC With Integrated Clean Energy Solutions
U-Solar showcases its renewable energy capabilities across BIPV, floating solar, ground-mounted projects and battery storage at IITMAA Sangam 2026.
Energy efficiency | 07/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Purvah Green Signs PPA with SECI for 175 MW Wind Project
Purvah Green Power has signed a PPA with Solar Energy Corporation of India for a 175 MW ISTS-connected wind power project at a tariff of INR 3.85/kWh.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 07/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NTPC REL Invites Bids for 2,000 MW/12,000 MWh Pumped Hydro Storage
NTPC REL has invited bids for 2,000 MW/12,000 MWh pumped hydro storage under a service model.
Business | 07/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Resonia Acquires 100 Percent Stake in Balsane Power Transmission
Resonia’s Maharashtra project will establish a 765/400/220 kV substation and enable 3 GW of power evacuation across Dhule and Nashik.
Conventional energy / Thermal Power Plants | 07/10/2026 | By News Bureau
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