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
India, Germany Deepen Co-operation on Energy Security and Low Carbon Development
India and Germany reviewed energy co-operation, focusing on energy security, electrification, low carbon development, carbon markets and supply chain diversification.
Policies & Regulations | 05/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Refex Green Power Receives LoA from SJVN for 80 MW Wind Project in Andhra Pradesh
Refex Renewables and Infrastructure’s subsidiary Refex Green Power has secured an 80 MW wind power project from SJVN in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, at a tariff of INR 3.88/kWh.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 05/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NRLDC, GRID-INDIA, IIT Kharagpur Sign MoU for Low-SCR Grid Stability Research
Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre, Grid Controller of India and IIT Kharagpur have signed an MoU to develop online inertia estimation and synthetic inertia and protection assessment tools for low-SCR power systems, covering both GFM and GFL inverters.
Power R&D | 05/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
POWERGRID Wins INR 1,152 Crore ISTS Project to Integrate 7.5 GW RE from Lakadia REZ in Gujarat
POWERGRID has won an ISTS project to integrate 7,500 MW of renewable energy from Gujarat’s Lakadia REZ Phase II, at an annual transmission charge of INR 1,152.49 crore. The project involves the establishment of a new 765/400 kV substation and 765kV transmission lines traversing through Gujarat.
Smart Grid / T&D | 05/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy Crosses 15 GW Operation Capacity Milestone, Adds 1.57 GW in FY27
JSW Energy has crossed the 15 GW operational capacity milestone, adding 1,572 MW since April 2026, including 593 MW solar, 108 MW wind, 420 MW hybrid, 150 MW hydro and 300 MW thermal capacity in FY27 to date. Renewable energy now constitutes over 60 percent (9,067 MW) of the company's operational portfolio.
Business | 05/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SECI Floats Tender for 50 MW/100 MWh Standalone Energy Storage System
SECI has invited bids for 50 MW/100 MWh standalone storage under short term tariff based competitive bidding.
Business | 04/09/2026 | By EI News Network
GREW Solar Secures INR 430 Crore Order for G12R Solar Modules
GREW Solar secures INR 430 crore repeat order from leading IPP for high efficiency G12R TOPCon modules across India.
Business | 04/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Fourth Partner Energy Partners with Manohar Filaments to Support Cleaner Power Transition
Fourth Partner Energy partners with Manohar Filaments to support cleaner power adoption and sustainable manufacturing across operations.
Business | 04/09/2026 | By EI News Network
SECI Invites Bids for 700 MW Solar Projects in SEZs/EOUs
Solar Energy Corporation of India has floated a tender for 700 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV projects in SEZs/EOUs, with the power intended for an Odisha-based C&I consumer to produce green hydrogen and/or green ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Bid submission ends on October 5, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 04/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
CEA Proposes Revised Thermal Ramping Framework to Reduce Plant Stress and DSM Exposure
CEA recommends revised ramping and scheduling practices for coal plants, including stabilisation blocks, rotating ramp duties and greater use of storage to support renewable integration.
Policies & Regulations | 04/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
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Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
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Manasvi Sharma
CEO
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Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
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Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind