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
Solaryaan Launches Expanded Hybrid Inverters, BESS and All in One Energy Storage Systems Portfolio
Solaryaan has launched an expanded portfolio of grid-tied, hybrid inverters, microinverters, All-in-One energy storage systems, and BESS solutions, covering applications ranging from residential solar installations to commercial and industrial projects.
Business | 19/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
AHAsolar Technologies has received a work order from NLC India Renewables for consultancy for a 250 MW/500 MWh BESS project, 50 MW solar project and 25 MW/150 MWh BESS project in Neyveli.<br />
Business | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Advait Greenergy Bags INR 116 Crore EPC Order for 200 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Advait Energy Transitions’ subsidiary Advait Greenergy has secured a INR 116 crore turnkey EPC contract from KPI Green Energy for a 200 MW ground mounted solar project in Bikaner.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Telangana Proposes INR 200 Crore Scheme to Electrify 18,766 Petrol and Diesel Auto Rickshaws
Telangana proposes financial assistance up to INR 1.50 lakh for retrofitting or replacing eligible auto rickshaws, targeting cleaner urban mobility, lower fuel costs and reduced emissions across Hyderabad’s CURE region.
Policies & Regulations | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
UPERC dismissed UPRVUNL’s petition seeking BESS integration and tariff framework for thermal plants, saying regulatory changes require stakeholder consultation and cannot be introduced through judicial proceedings.
Policies & Regulations | 18/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Sri Lanka Energy Minister Visits JAKSON’s Solar Module Facility to Explore Clean Energy Cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka visited JAKSON Group’s 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, exploring potential cooperation in solar manufacturing, electrolyser technology and broader clean energy solutions.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Bombay Logistics Deploys Blue Energy Motors’ LNG Trucks for JSW Steel Operations in Karnataka
Bombay Logistics has commenced commercial operations of Blue Energy Motors’ heavy-duty LNG trucks in Karnataka’s Toranagallu region for JSW Steel, marking a step towards more fuel-efficient and lower-carbon industrial freight.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
KP Group Advances Saudi RE Partnership, Facilitates Saudi Delegation’s Meeting with Maharashtra CM
KP Group has advanced its Saudi renewable energy collaboration by facilitating a meeting between a Saudi delegation and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, following CMD Faruk G. Patel’s recent Riyadh visit to explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen and energy storage.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Epsilon Advanced Materials Secures INR 145 Crore ECMS Support for Indigenous Graphite Anode Project
Epsilon Advanced Materials has received MeitY approval under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme for its Epsilon C2GR anode material project, securing INR 145 crore in capital expenditure support to scale indigenous graphite anode manufacturing for EVs, energy storage and electronics.
Business | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Waaree Transpower Completes CPRI Type Testing of 17.6 MVA Five-Winding Inverter Duty Transformer
Waaree Transpower has successfully completed critical type testing of its 17.6 MVA five-winding Inverter Duty Transformer at CPRI, Bhopal, while securing orders for more than 120 IDTs ranging from 11 MVA to 20 MVA for solar, wind and BESS applications.
Power R&D | 18/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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