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
SJVN Invites Bids for 265 MW/530 MWh Standalone BESS in Haryana
SJVN has invited bids to develop 265 MW/530 MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems at Panipat Thermal Power Station in Haryana with VGF support of up to INR 18 lakh/MWh. Bid submission ends on August 21, 2026.
Energy Storage | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Ambit GPC Backs Lohum Cleantech with INR 230 Crore Investment
Ambit Global Private Client has completed a INR 230 crore investment in Lohum Cleantech through Poonawalla Vision Fund I, reinforcing its commitment to high-growth clean energy businesses driving sustainable battery materials, critical minerals and the circular economy.
Business | 28/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Waaree Renewable Technologies Enters New Zealand with Utility-Scale Solar and BESS Project
Waaree Renewable Technologies has signed an ECI agreement for a utility-scale solar PV and BESS project in New Zealand, partnering with local companies to deliver one of the country's largest renewable energy developments while expanding its international presence in the ANZ market.
Energy efficiency | 28/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Tata Power Reports 11 Percent YoY Rise in Q1 FY27 PAT to INR 1,401 Crore
Tata Power reports strong Q1 FY27 growth, with PAT rising 11 percent to INR 1,401 crore and renewable portfolio reaching 12 GW.
Business | 28/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Andhra Pradesh Adds 3.9 GW Renewable Energy Capacity in 2025-26, Nearly Four-Fold Rise
Andhra Pradesh has added 3.9 GW renewable capacity in 2025-26, marking nearly four-fold growth amid rising investments and faster project approvals.
Policies & Regulations | 28/07/2026 | By EI News Network
L&T Consortium Wins New TenneT Offshore HVDC Projects in Netherlands and Germany
L&T, in consortium with Hitachi Energy, has signed a framework cooperation agreement with TenneT to deliver offshore HVDC infrastructure supporting up to 8 GW of renewable energy transmission from the North Sea to onshore power grids in the Netherlands and Germany.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 28/07/2026 | By News Bureau
India Data Centre Capacity to Reach 12 GW by 2030 as AI, Digital Economy Drive Power Demand
India’s data centre capacity is projected to reach 12 GW by 2030, driven by AI growth, digitalisation, renewable power and infrastructure investment.
Business | 28/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Shyam Sel and Power Commissions 8.90 MWp Captive Solar Project in West Bengal
Shyam Sel and Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shyam Metalics and Energy, has commissioned an 8.90 MWp captive solar power project at its manufacturing facility in Jamuria, West Bengal, comprising 4.60 MWp under the CAPEX model and 4.30 MWp under the OPEX model.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 28/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
POWERGRID Opens Bids for 500 MW/1,000 MWh BESS Deployment Across India
POWERGRID has invited bids for a 500 MW/1,000 MWh two-hour BESS project across India, covering design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning under a long-term agreement.
Business | 27/07/2026 | By EI News Network
HREPL Reports 4 TWh Clean Energy Generation, Advances Sustainability Goals
Hinduja Renewables Energy has surpassed 4 TWh of cumulative clean energy generation while avoiding 3.17 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, as its FY26 Sustainability Report outlines continued expansion in renewable capacity, ESG initiatives and long-term decarbonisation targets.
Business | 27/07/2026 | By News Bureau
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