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

Varun Karad Appointed Co-Chair of CII's CBG Committee

Varun Karad as CBG Committee Co-Chair, will advance industry initiatives and policy interventions amid GOBARdhan implementation to address financing, offtake and infrastructure challenges.

Business | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau

TARIL Bags DVC Order for 500 MVA and 200 MVA Auto Transformers

TARIL will manufacture and supply 500 MVA and 200 MVA auto transformers to Damodar Valley Corporation, with the project slated for completion in 15–28 months.

Business | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau

NTPC Appoints Surya Narayan Panigrahi as Executive Director (HR)

NTPC appoints Surya Narayan Panigrahi as Executive Director (HR) after 36 years, with experience in HR, industrial relations, administration, CSR and digitalisation.

Business | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau

Maharashtra Signs INR 1.03 Lakh Crore Clean Energy MoUs

Maharashtra’s clean energy sector has attracted INR 1.03 lakh crore in proposed investments, led by Vikram Solar (INR 27,941 crore), Hygenco (INR 25,000 crore), Ocior Energy-Jakson Green (INR 22,000 crore), Vedika Renewables (INR 8,571 crore), Oriana Power (INR 8,000 crore) and Rayzon Solar (INR 6,000 crore), during the launch of Invest Maharashtra.

Business | 03/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Rezolv Energy Energises 192 MW Wind Project in Romania

Rezolv Energy has energised the 192 MW first phase of Romania’s 461 MW VIFOR Wind Farm, marking the country’s largest wind project to be energised in more than a decade. The second phase is scheduled for completion in 2027.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 03/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ACME Solar Commissions Two BESS Projects in Rajasthan

ACME Solar commissions BESS capacity across two FDRE projects, taking its total operational BESS capacity to 4.96 GWh.

Energy Storage | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau

Adani Green Energy Expands Khavda BESS Capacity to 6.63 GWh

Adani Green Energy’s capacity addition commission within 10 months of construction and is integrated with AGEL’s renewable energy development at Khavda.

Energy Storage | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau

HEG Advanced Materials Gets INR 127.35 Crore Battery Order

Replus Engitech, a susidiary of HEG Advanced Materials Ltd, has received INR 127.35 crore order from Indus Towers for lithium-ion battery banks.

Business | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network

KawiSafi Ventures Invests USD 2 Million in Orb Energy

KawiSafi Ventures has invested USD 2 million in Orb Energy to expand its East Africa solar business.

Business | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network

KP Group Unveils KP 3.0 with 10 GWh Battery Manufacturing Goal

KP Group to develop cell manufacturing and BESS assembly capabilities while targeting 10 GW each in IPP capacity and third-party EPC execution by FY32.

Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau

 
 
 
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