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
Crompton Bags INR 29.77 Crore Solar Water Pumping Systems Order from MSEDCL
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured an INR 29.77 crore contract from MSEDCL to deploy 1,397 off-grid DC solar photovoltaic water pumping systems across Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana/PM-KUSUM Component-B scheme.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
BikeWo Green Tech Signs MoU to Acquire Majority Stake in PositiEV Mobility
BikeWo Green Tech Signs MoU to Acquire a 51 Percent Stake in PositiEV Mobility, a move aimed at creating a comprehensive EV platform spanning retail, leasing, financing, charging infrastructure, fleet solutions and after-sales services.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Maharashtra Invites EOI for Floating Solar-BESS Project on Veer Reservoir Under PPP Model
Maharashtra has invited EOI from private developers to build floating solar and battery storage projects on Veer reservoir water bodies under PPP.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Tata Power Renewable Commissions 100.8 MW Jewali Wind Project in Maharashtra
Tata Power’s Project in Dharashiv to generate 299 million units of clean electricity annually, boosting Tata Power Mumbai Distribution’s renewable energy supply and taking TPREL’s total renewable utility capacity to 11.6 GW.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 03/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Gautam Solar Earns SA8000:2014 Certification for Ethical and Responsible Operations
Gautam Solar has secured the globally recognised SA8000:2014 certification, reinforcing its commitment to ethical manufacturing, responsible workplace practices and social accountability.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By EI News Network
KP Group Appoints Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari as Vice-Chairman
Veteran academic and governance expert, Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari joins the boards of KPI Green Energy, KP Energy and KP Green Engineering to strengthen the group's strategic leadership.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By News Bureau
India's C&I Renewable Energy Capacity Projected to Triple to 100 GW by 2032: IESA-CES Report
Commercial and industrial energy storage installations expected to exceed 31 GWh by 2032, driven by supportive state policies, rising power costs and corporate decarbonisation goals.
Energy efficiency | 03/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Chandigarh Power Distribution Appoints Brajesh Kumar as CEO
Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd. (CPDL), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has appointed Brajesh Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer to lead power distribution operations serving over 1.2 million consumers in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Welspun New Energy Signs PPA with Tata Motors to Supply Power from 86 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project
Welspun New Energy has signed a captive power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Motors to co-develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project that will supply renewable energy to the automaker's manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Indian Energy Exchange recorded a 15.9 percent year-on-year rise in electricity traded volumes during Q1 FY27, supported by record power demand driven by intense summer heat, while real-time market activity and electricity prices witnessed strong growth.
Business | 03/07/2026 | By News Bureau
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