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
Sunkind India Secures 250 MWp Distributed Open Access Solar EPC Orders
Sunkind India wins approximately 250 MWp of distributed open access solar EPC orders across Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
Solar manufacturing | 04/08/2026 | By News Bureau
TotalEnergies Reshapes European Renewables Business Through Shell Acquisition and KKR Partnership
TotalEnergies is expanding its European renewable energy portfolio by acquiring Shell's 4 GW onshore renewables business while monetising assets through the sale of a 50 percent stake in a 1.2 GW portfolio to KKR for Euro 1.8 billion.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Hoymiles Expands QSSUN Partnership to Boost Solar and Energy Storage Deployment Across Gulf
Hoymiles has expanded its partnership with Saudi distributor QSSUN to accelerate residential, commercial and industrial solar and energy storage deployment across Kuwait and the Gulf, while exploring microgrids and hybrid power plants.
Middle East Market | 04/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Indofast Energy Partners with Zeon Charging to Expand Battery Swapping Network Across Southern India
Indofast Energy partners with Zeon Charging to roll out battery-swapping stations across high-footfall locations in Southern India that aims to enhance EV convenience by providing quick, accessible battery swaps at premium urban mobility hubs.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By News Bureau
RECPDCL Hands Over SPV for 2,000 MW Karnataka Solar Evacuation Project to Tata Power
REC Power Development and Consultancy has transferred the SPV for the INR 3,200 crore intra-state transmission project to evacuate 2,000 MW of solar power from Ryapte Solar Park in Karnataka to Tata Power.
Smart Grid / T&D | 04/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Essar Advances EUR 4.3 Billion Energy Transition Investment Pipeline for Stanlow Decarbonisation
Essar Group is advancing a EUR 4.3 billion investment pipeline to transform the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in the UK into an energy transition hub focused on hydrogen and low-carbon infrastructure.
Business | 03/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Advait Energy Transitions and Manipal Energy Infratech signs MoU to jointly pursue opportunities in power transmission, renewable energy, BESS, green hydrogen and advanced EPC solutions.
Business | 03/08/2026 | By News Bureau
RoadGrid Secures INR 13 Cr TDB Support to Scale Manufacturing of Patented Universal EV Chargers
RoadGrid India has secured INR 13 crore in financial assistance from the Technology Development Board, under the Department of Science and Technology, to establish a manufacturing and assembly facility for its patented Universal EV Charger.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 03/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
AM/NS India Advocates Corrosion-Resistant Steel for India’s Solar Expansion
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India highlights the importance of corrosion-resistant steel for durable solar infrastructure, promoting its Magnelis technology to improve asset longevity, reduce maintenance, and support India's 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.
Business | 03/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Schneider Electric Deploys India’s First SF6-Free RM AirSeT RMU with BRPL
Schneider Electric, in partnership with BSES Rajdhani Power, has deployed India’s first RM AirSeT 12kV Indoor RMU integrated with the T300 Field Remote Terminal Unit that leverages pure air insulation to reduce carbon emissions, enhance grid visibility through SCADA integration.
Business | 03/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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