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
Ola Electric Unveils Shakti Energy Storage Portfolio from Homes to Grid-Scale Applications
Ola Electric expands its Shakti energy storage portfolio with solutions ranging from residential battery backup to utility-scale storage. Powered by indigenous LFP cell technology and the company’s vertically integrated cell-to-system capabilities.
Energy Storage | 17/08/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC Simhadri to Pilot Indigenous Iron-Air Battery Technology for Long-Duration Energy Storage
NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station will host a pilot project to assess Meine Electric’s indigenous Iron-Air Battery technology for long-duration energy storage. The initiative will evaluate technical performance, reliability and operational characteristics under real-world utility conditions, with the six-hour charge and 18-hour discharge capability.
Energy Storage | 17/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Powertrac Group Announces 10 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility
Powertrac Group is setting up a 10 GWh automated BESS container production line with CTP and PTC technologies to serve the commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale energy storage markets.
Energy Storage | 17/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
REC, WBSEDCL Hold National Vendor Meet to Accelerate Rooftop Solar Adoption in West Bengal
The REC-WBSEDCL vendor meet in Kolkata brings government agencies, DISCOMs, vendors and training partners together to address implementation challenges and accelerate rooftop solar installations under PM-Surya Ghar in West Bengal.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 17/08/2026 | By News Bureau
CEA Advises 100 Percent Grid-Forming Inverters for All Upcoming BESS Projects
The Central Electricity Authority has advised 100 percent Grid-Forming Inverters in all upcoming BESS projects, citing concerns over grid strength, low SCR and power-system oscillations amid rising renewable energy and storage capacity.
Policies & Regulations | 17/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Adani Energy Solutions Secures Vizag Green Hydrogen Transmission Project Worth INR 8,386 Crore
RECPDCL hands over the Vizag Power Transmission SPV to Adani Energy Solutions for the INR 8,386-crore project, aimed at strengthening transmission infrastructure for upcoming green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Power R&D | 17/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Pulse Energy Connects Over 10,000 EV Chargers to BHIM UPI via Unified Bharat eCharge
Pulse Energy integrates more than 10,000 EV chargers with BHIM UPI through Unified Bharat eCharge, simplifying interoperable charging payments nationwide.
Business | 17/08/2026 | By EI News Network
CERC Introduces Structured MEC Mechanism for Delayed GNA Milestones
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has finalised a GNA milestone extension mechanism, allowing eligible projects additional time against MECs of INR 1,000/MW/day for land (up to 3 months) and financial closure (up to 6 months), and INR 3,000/MW/day for COD (up to 12 months), rising to INR 6,000/MW/day in months 10–12.
Policies & Regulations | 17/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hero Future Energies Appoints PV Sindhu as Brand Ambassador
PV Sindhu joins Hero Future Energies as brand ambassador, connecting India’s sporting excellence with the company’s vision for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
Business | 17/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Transformers and Rectifiers India Receives Large Order from APTRANSCO
Transformers and Rectifiers India receives a large APTRANSCO order for transformer manufacturing, with delivery scheduled over the next 13 months.
Business | 17/08/2026 | By EI News Network
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