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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

Roofsol Energy Signs 17 MWp Rooftop Solar PPA with Foxconn

Roofsol Energy has signed a 17 MWp rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement with Foxconn to develop an OPEX-based solar project for the smartphone manufacturer's facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 04/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

India, Japan Expand Clean Energy Cooperation with Focus on Biogas, Hydrogen and Clean Ammonia

India and Japan expanded clean energy cooperation, launching a biogas initiative while advancing green hydrogen, clean ammonia, solar technologies and energy resilience.

Policies & Regulations | 04/07/2026 | By EI News Network

NHPC Signs 40-Year PPAs with GUVNL for 3,576 MW Hydropower Projects

NHPC has signed two 40-year Power Purchase Agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam for the supply of hydropower from its 1,856 MW Sawalkot project in Jammu and Kashmir and the 1,720 MW Kamala project in Arunachal Pradesh.

Renewable energy / Hydropower | 04/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Andhra Pradesh Unveils Green-Powered Steel Project with 3,850 MW Renewable Energy Capacity

JSW Launches Construction of a 2 MTPA Rayalaseema Steel Plant Backed by a 3,850 MW Solar and Wind Captive Power Project, reinforcing Andhra Pradesh's push for green industrialisation.

Business | 04/07/2026 | By News Bureau

Coal India, NLC India Renewables Win NHPC’s 1,200 MW Solar Auction in Uttar Pradesh

NHPC's auction for 1,200 MW of solar capacity at the Jalaun Solar Power Park in Uttar Pradesh discovered a lowest tariff of INR 2.73/kWh, with NLC India Renewables and Coal India winning 600 MW each.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 04/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Coal India Signs JV Agreement with UPRVUNL for RE Projects in Uttar Pradesh

Coal India has signed a joint venture agreement with U.P. Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam to develop solar, wind, pumped storage and other renewable energy projects in Uttar Pradesh.

Business | 04/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Infineon Opens Euro 5 Billion Smart Power Fab in Germany, Creating World's Largest Intelligent Power Semiconductor Facility

Infineon Technologies has inaugurated its Euro 5 billion Smart Power Fab in Dresden, expanding semiconductor manufacturing capacity for AI data centres, electric vehicles and clean energy while reinforcing Europe's technology leadership and supply chain resilience.

Business | 04/07/2026 | By News Bureau