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
ALMM Update: Solar Module Capacity Surpasses 228 GW in September 2026
MNRE has updated the ALMM List-I, adding 12,256 MW of solar module capacity in September 2026, taking the total enlisted capacity to 228,524. Twelve new players, including Atal Solar, Solberry Energy, Nelson Solar, VSOLE Power, SKKYTOP Power and Multi Infra, have entered the ALMM list. Vikram Solar, Fujiyama Solar, Alpex Solar have increased capacities.
Policies & Regulations | 18/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Juniper Green Energy Completes 75 MW Tata Hybrid Project in Maharashtra
Juniper Green Energy’s Maharashtra project combines 36.25 MWp of solar and 50 MW of wind capacity connected across Pune and Latur districts.
Energy efficiency | 18/09/2026 | By News Bureau
India Highlights Energy Security and Supply Chains at G20 Meeting
India highlighted its energy transition, regulatory reforms and critical minerals strategy at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in Houston.
Business | 18/09/2026 | By News Bureau
First Solar Withdraws ITC Patent Case, Pursues Federal Patent Suits
First Solar withdraws its ITC case and continues federal patent lawsuits over TOPCon technology.
Policies & Regulations | 18/09/2026 | By EI News Network
CTUIL Sets Modalities for Enhancing MWh Capacity of Connected BESS Projects
The Central Transmission Utility of India has outlined modalities for BESS projects to increase their approved MWh capacity without raising their sanctioned MW charging or discharging capacity.
Policies & Regulations | 18/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Deloitte Names Sanjay Sah as South Asia ER&I Industry Leader
Sanjay Sah will lead Deloitte’s strategic agenda across Energy, Resources and Industrials, focusing on transformation, energy transition and operational priorities.
Business | 18/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Gujarat Sets Additional Surcharge at INR 0.99/kWh for Open Access Consumers
The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has set the additional surcharge for open access consumers at INR 0.99/kWh for October 2026–March 2027, based on stranded generation and fixed-cost recovery calculations.
Policies & Regulations | 18/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Jupiter Power Secures USD 1.4 Billion for 1,500 MW/3,600 MWh BESS Projects in US
Jupiter Power has secured USD 1.4 billion in financing for 10 utility-scale BESS projects totalling 1,500 MW/3,600 MWh across Texas and Michigan in the US.
Energy Storage | 18/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Raptee.HV Begins Bengaluru Deliveries as It Scales Electric Motorcycle Presence in India
The deliveries mark Raptee.HV’s move from establishing a retail presence in Bengaluru to fulfilling customer bookings.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Alpex Solar Inaugurates 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh
Alpex Solar has inaugurated a 2.2 GW G12R TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, marking its entry into PV cell manufacturing and expanding its integrated solar manufacturing capabilities.
Solar manufacturing | 17/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
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Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
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Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind