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
DRIVN, Tata Motors Partner to Drive Leasing-Based Deployment of Electric Commercial Vehicles
DRIVN and Tata Motors have signed an MoU to explore leasing-based deployment of electric commercial vehicles in India, targeting over 1,000 electric truck deployments over the next two years.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC REL Floats Tender for 600 MW Wind Turbine Supply and Installation in Andhra Pradesh
NTPC Renewable Energy has invited bids for the supply and installation of 600 MW of ALMM-listed wind turbine generators in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Bid submission ends on September 15, 2026.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 20/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hindustan Power Achieves Financial Closure for 435 MWp Solar Project in Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp/300 MW solar project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, with IREDA sanctioning INR 1,135 crore in project debt.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Tata Power Floats Tender for 50 MW/100 MWh BESS for Mumbai Distribution
Tata Power has invited bids for 50 MW/100 MWh BESS capacity for 15 years to meet the power requirements of Tata Power Mumbai Distribution. Bid submission ends on September 15, 2026.
Energy Storage | 20/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oyster Renewable Signs 25.2 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid RTC Power Deal with Kutch Chemical Industries
Oyster Renewable signs a binding term sheet with Kutch Chemical Industries for a 25.2 MW wind-solar hybrid RTC renewable power project in Gujarat, marking its third project in the state.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Trinity Cleantech showcased its ME Energy 150 kW bioethanol-powered EV charger and Package Substation platform at the India Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in Hyderabad, highlighting clean-energy technologies manufactured in Telangana.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
SJVN Green Energy Invites Bids for 1,000 MW Solar EPC Projects in Punjab, Rajasthan
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids for EPC development of up to 1,000 MW of grid-connected solar PV projects in Punjab and Rajasthan, with five-year O&M requirements. Bid submission ends on September 16, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 20/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vedanta Announces Over USD 1 Billion Investment in Net-Zero Transition on Akshay Urja Diwas
Vedanta has invested more than USD 1 billion in net-zero transition initiatives over the past five years, while expanding renewable energy use and targeting 2.5 GW of round-the-clock renewable capacity by 2030.
Energy efficiency | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Salasar Techno Engineering Executes INR 124.81 Crore Power Transmission Projects for JUSNL
Salasar Techno Engineering is executing two turnkey power transmission projects worth INR 124.81 crore for JUSNL, spanning critical grid infrastructure across Jharkhand’s Dhanbad–Bokaro industrial corridor.
Power R&D | 20/08/2026 | By News Bureau
ReNew Reports 16 Percent Rise in Q1 FY27 Revenue to INR 4,786 Crore
ReNew reported a 16 percent year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 total income to INR 4,786.4 crore, while net profit increased 16 percent to INR 595.3 crore and its portfolio reached approximately 20.5 GW, including 1.7 GW/6.2 GWh of BESS.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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
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