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
Borzo WeFast Expands 3W and 4W Delivery Network to Strengthen Intra-City Logistics
Borzo WeFast plans to extend the service to Delhi NCR and Bengaluru, catering to the growing demand for same-day cargo deliveries from e-commerce, D2C brands, SMEs and quick commerce businesses.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Offgrid Energy Labs Launches First ZincGel Battery Pilot Manufacturing Facility in the UK
Offgrid Energy Labs has inaugurated its first 10 MWh ZincGel pilot manufacturing facility in Hook, Hampshire, UK, marking the commercial debut of its India-developed zinc-bromine battery technology.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Solis Highlights Storage Retrofit Solutions and AI Energy Management at Intersolar Europe 2026
Solis showcased its latest residential and commercial energy storage solutions at Intersolar Europe 2026, with a focus on addressing Europe's growing demand for solar storage retrofit applications.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
ISH Solar Announces ALMM Enlistment for Solar PV Modules
Gujarat-based ISH Solar has announced its enlistment under the Government of India's ALMM for Solar PV Modules, marking a milestone that strengthens its position in the country's domestic solar manufacturing sector.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By EI News Network
DERC Directs Full Upstream EV Charging Infra Costs to be Included in Demand Notes Under PM E-DRIVE
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a new order mandating distribution companies to recover the full cost of upstream infrastructure for EV charging projects developed under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme through demand notes, ensuring that such costs are not passed on to electricity consumers through tariffs.
Policies & Regulations | 07/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
HARTEK Wins 400 MW Solar EPC Project in Rajasthan, Expands Utility-Scale Renewable Portfolio
Hartek Renewable’s Solar EPC project includes two 200 MW solar plants and a 220 kV pooling substation, strengthening grid infrastructure for India's clean energy transition.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Cosmic PV Power Secures First ALMM Approval for Surat Facility with 1,848 MW Capacity
Cosmic's Tadkeshwar facility has been enlisted with an annual manufacturing capacity of 1,848 MW and is approved to manufacture three series of bifacial N-type TOPCon solar modules.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/07/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Jupiter International Bags INR 108 Crore from MSEDCL for 5,000 Solar Agricultural Pumps
Letter of Empanelment strengthens Jupiter Energy's presence in Maharashtra's solar irrigation market and supports India's agricultural solarisation drive.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Serentica Renewables Signs PPA with SECI for 600 MW FDRE Project
Serentica Renewables secures the largest allocation under SECI's FDRE VII Assured Peak tender, advancing storage-backed renewable energy to meet India's peak power demand.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Sicona Secures AUD 45 Million ARENA Funding to Advance Silicon-Carbon Battery Materials
Himadri-backed Sicona Battery Technologies has secured up to AUD 45 million from ARENA to commercialise silicon-carbon anode materials, advancing lithium-ion battery innovation for electric vehicles and energy storage applications globally.
Business | 07/07/2026 | By News Bureau
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