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
BRICS Summit Puts Energy Security, Critical Minerals and Clean-tech Supply Chains in Focus
BRICS, which now represents nearly half of the world's population and about 40 percent of global gross domestic product on a purchasing power parity basis, seeks to translate its growing economic weight into practical cooperation on the energy transition.
Business | 14/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
NPCL Invites Bids for 300 MW RTC Renewable Power from ISTS-Connected Projects
NPCL has invited bids for 300 MW RTC power from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects across India under tariff-based competitive bidding, with online bids due by October 1, 2026.
Business | 12/09/2026 | By EI News Network
NTPC Invites EOI for Pilot Grid-Connected Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System
NTPC invites global EOI for pilot grid-connected sodium-ion BESS at thermal stations and offices, seeking technology providers for demonstration.
Business | 12/09/2026 | By EI News Network
China Clarifies Mandatory Solar PV Standards Ahead of 2027 Rollout
China’s MIIT clarifies five mandatory solar PV standards covering efficiency, safety, exports, testing, labelling and market compliance from 2027.
Policies & Regulations | 12/09/2026 | By EI News Network
BEE Showcases Commercial Electric Cooking Solutions to Accelerate India’s Shift from LPG
BEE showcased commercial electric cooking technologies in New Delhi, featuring seven manufacturers, while promoting e-cooking adoption and announcing a vendor directory for commercial and institutional kitchens.
Business | 12/09/2026 | By EI News Network
ELES, Plinovodi, Yokogawa Sign MoU to Develop Hydrogen Ecosystem in Slovenia
ELES, Plinovodi and Yokogawa signed a MoU to develop Slovenia’s hydrogen ecosystem, integrating electricity, gas networks and digital solutions.
Business | 12/09/2026 | By EI News Network
SECI Invites Bids to Lease 20 Acres in Delhi for Two 5 MW Agri-PV Projects
SECI has invited bids to lease 20 acres in Delhi for two 5 MW Agri-PV projects, with 27-year lease period and dual-use agricultural land.
Business | 11/09/2026 | By EI News Network
India Has 21 GW Small Hydro Power Potential, Only 5.2 GW Harnessed: Shripad Yesso Naik
India has around 21 GW of Small Hydro Power potential across more than 7,100 sites, of which only about 5.2 GW has been harnessed, said Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power at the Curtain Raiser of Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 11/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vikram Solar Secures 124 MW Module Supply Order for Andhra Pradesh Project
Vikram Solar’s order covers high-efficiency G12R TOPCon modules with capacities ranging from 620 Wp to 630 Wp, with supplies set to start in October.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 11/09/2026 | By News Bureau
HERE-SBD EV Index 2026: Telangana Leads India in EV Readiness as Charging Network Expands Rapidly
HERE-SBD EV Index 2026 ranks Telangana first, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana and Rajasthan (joint fourth), while Delhi ranks 17th, highlighting varied progress in EV readiness across India.
Business | 11/09/2026 | By News Bureau
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