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
Bluebird Solar Secures 439.35 MW PV Module Supply Order from NTPC Renewable Energy
Bluebird Solar will supply advanced M10R N-Type TOPCon dual-glass bifacial modules for NTPC Renewable Energy's utility-scale solar project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
RIR Power Electronics Set to Begin Trading on National Stock Exchange
RIR Power Electronics’ dual listing on the National Stock Exchange is expected to enhance stock liquidity, improve investor participation and support the company's growth in India's semiconductor and power electronics sector.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
VSL PowerHive Expands VION Portfolio with 10 kWh and 15 kWh LFP Energy Storage Systems
VSL PowerHive’s new high-capacity residential battery solutions are designed to enhance rooftop solar utilisation, improve energy independence and deliver reliable backup power.
Energy Storage | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
AMPIN Signs PPA with SECI for 199 MW FDRE Project with ~800 MWh BESS
AMPIN Energy Transition has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India for a 199 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project backed by an ~800 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, expected to generate 300 million units of clean electricity annually.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Siemens Energy to Transition to 'Omterra' as New Independent Global Brand
Siemens Energy has announced plans to rebrand as Omterra, bringing together its energy businesses under a unified global identity as it transitions beyond its time-limited Siemens brand license.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Torrent Power Expands Clean Energy Portfolio, Targets 10 GW by 2030
Torrent Power targets 10 GW renewable capacity by 2030, with nearly 4 GW under development and INR 27,830 crore investment pipeline.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Navitas Planet Secures USD 20 Million EPC Contract for 54 MW Solar Project in Zambia
Navitas Solar's EPC arm will deliver the utility-scale project in Serenje Province, marking its entry into Africa's renewable energy market and supporting Zambia's clean energy transition.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Airengy Partners with Nobian to Explore 2.5 GWh Compressed Air Energy Storage Project in Denmark
Airengy signs partnership with Nobian to evaluate a 2.5 GWh long-duration compressed air energy storage project in Denmark, expanding its European footprint and advancing the deployment of its AirBattery technology.
Energy Storage | 15/07/2026 | By News Bureau
India Installs 13.9 GW Renewable Energy Capacity in Q1 FY27, Solar Reaches 162 GW
India has added 13.9 GW of renewable energy capacity in Q1 FY27, taking total installed capacity to 288.59 GW, led by solar.
Policies & Regulations | 15/07/2026 | By EI News Network
KEC International Secures New Orders Worth INR 1,180 Crore
KEC International has secured new orders worth INR 1,180 crore across renewables, transmission and distribution, civil, and cables and conductors business, including a 200 MW solar PV project in Western India, strengthening its year-to-date order intake to over INR 5,200 crore.
Business | 15/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
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Ishver Dholakiya
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Manasvi Sharma
CEO
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Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
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Pavit Gandhi
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