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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

TERI Study Calls for Multi-Fuel Strategy for India’s Mobility Transition

TERI Study highlights that economic considerations emerge as a key determinant of fuel suitability, alongside infrastructure, environmental performance and energy security.

Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau

Milky Mist Commissions 10 MW Solar Plant at Arasanoor

Milky Mist’s new plant at Arasanoor takes total solar capacity to 25 MW, with INR 109.60 crore invested in the facility.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau

Transrail Lighting Adds 12,000 MTPA Tower Capacity at Silvassa Plant

Transrail Lighting has expanded its tower manufacturing capacity by 12,000 MTPA at its Silvassa plant to 184,400 MTPA, with further expansion planned under phase 2 to take the company’s overall capacity beyond 200,000 MTPA.

Smart Grid / T&D | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MSEDCL Seeks 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh BESS for 5 Years

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has invited bids to procure 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh of BESS capacity for five years, with a 500 MW/2,000 MWh green shoe option, for on-demand energy storage services. Bid submission ends on October 6, 2026.

Energy Storage | 30/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey