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
SECI Proposes Scaling CfD Framework to 10 GW
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has proposed scaling its market-linked Contract-for-Difference (CfD) framework to 10 GW, backed by an initial 1 GWh peak power supply pilot, to drive flexible power procurement, better storage integration, and greater efficiency in India's clean energy market.
Business | 21/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Premier Energies Commissions 7 GW TOPCon Cell Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Premier Energies has commissioned its 7 GW N-type TOPCon G12R solar cell manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, taking its total solar cell manufacturing capacity to 10.6 GW.
Solar manufacturing | 21/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NTPC Terminates GRIL’s INR 413 Crore BESS Contract
NTPC has terminated GR Infraprojects’ contract for its 400-MWh BESS project at Mouda and initiated the re-tendering process.
Business | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Bihar Proposes Phased Storage Obligation Under RPO
Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed amendments to its RPO framework, introducing a phased energy storage obligation of 2.5 percent in FY27, rising to 4 percent by FY30 and revising RPO calculation methods for open access consumers, captive users and distribution licensees.
Policies & Regulations | 19/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vedanta Aluminium Eyes Rising Demand from Grid Expansion
Vedanta Aluminium is preparing for higher demand for specialised aluminium amid India’s expanding power transmission network.
Business | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Kolkata Police Inducts 183 Ultraviolette X-47 EV Motorcycles
Ultraviolette's X-47 ‘Skyforce’ features an augmented electronics architecture to support sirens, PA systems, communication equipment and other police-duty accessories.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau
BIMSTEC Energy Centre Holds Capacity Building Programme on Emerging Power Technologies
The BIMSTEC Energy Centre conducted a five-day capacity building programme in Bengaluru covering renewable energy, BESS, green hydrogen, CCUS, long-duration energy storage, SMRs, smart grids, AI, advanced transmission technologies and grid-forming converters, with participants from all seven member states.
Training & Education | 19/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Coal India Floats EPC Tender for 80 MW/320 MWh BESS Projects in Odisha
Coal India has issued an EPC tender for turnkey development of 80 MW/320 MWh of BESS across four grid substations in Odisha, along 15 years of operation and maintenance. Bid submission ends on October 9, 2026.
Energy Storage | 19/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
S&P Global Energy to Host Clean Energy Expansion India 2026
S&P Global Energy’s upcoming event will examine the practical requirements for scaling India’s clean energy projects and global market participation.
Business | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Vedanta Power Launches AAROHAN with 56 Percent Workforce Under 35
Vedanta Power focuses on campus recruitment and structured development programmes to build technical and cross-functional capabilities among young professionals.
Business | 19/09/2026 | By News Bureau
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