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
JSW MG Motor India Reports 8,018 Units, Expands EV Presence
JSW MG Motor India reports 19 Percent YoY growth in September and starts customer deliveries of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV.
Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
SECI Floats Tender for 60 MW Solar Plant in Gaya
SECI invites bids to develop and operate a 60 MW ISTS solar PV plant in Gaya, Bihar.
Business | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network
MERC Drafts 2026 Open Access Rules, Proposes Storage Mandate
MERC drafts 2026 open access rules, proposing storage mandates for renewable connectivity.
Policies & Regulations | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Actis Launches Leo Energies with 3 GW India Renewable Energy Target
Leo Energies, launched by Actis, plans to build a portfolio of over 3 GW of onshore wind, solar and BESS assets, with around 650 MWp of solar projects already under acquisition agreements.
Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Yash Highvoltage Adds Three US States to Sales Network
YASH HV USA expands its US market coverage through a 36-month representation agreement with Gateway Power Sales to support product marketing, utility approvals and sales across the additional territories.
Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC REL Floats EPC Tender for 1 GW Solar Project in AP
NTPC Renewable Energy has invited bids for the EPC development of a 1,000 MW ground-mounted solar PV project at Kambadur, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, in two 500 MW blocks. Bid submission ends on November 16, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ThunderPlus Launches 120 kW EV Charger at Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad
ThunderPlus brings 120 kW fast charging to Prasads IMAX Mall, expanding convenient EV charging access in Hyderabad.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
NGEL Commissions Additional 153.94 MW Solar Capacity in Rajasthan
NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 153.94 MW across the second and third phases of its Kalasar Solar Energy Project in Bikaner, taking the project’s operational capacity to 235.28 MW. The total installed capacity of NTPC Green Group has increased to 11,262.51 MW.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oman Awards Consultancy Contract for Gas Power Projects
Oman awards Energoprojekt ENTEL consultancy contract for three new gas power projects.
Middle East Market | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network
IIT Kanpur, NexPV to Develop India’s First CPV Sun Simulator
The SPV sun simulator to be developed by IIT Kanpur and NexPV will address the testing requirements of CPV modules, which operate under direct, parallel and narrowly angled sunlight.
Renewable energy / Concentrated Solar | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
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