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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

Sungrow Unveils PowerMatrix to Enhance Efficiency and Grid Stability for Utility-Scale Solar Projects

Introduced at Intersolar Europe 2026, the next-generation PV-storage system integrates five core innovations to reduce costs, improve renewable energy utilisation and deliver stable 24/7 power for large-scale applications.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/06/2026 | By News Bureau

Vikran Engineering Secures INR 3,517.98 Cr EPC Contract for 969 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra

Vikran Engineering has secured an INR 3,517.98 crore EPC contract from NOPL Solar Projects for 969 MW AC solar projects in Maharashtra, replacing an earlier INR 2,035.26 crore order awarded by Onix Renewable for the same project. The restructuring follows Vikran Engineering's acquisition of a 100 percent equity stake in NOPL Solar Projects.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Adani Green Energy Operationalises 150 MW Solar Project at Khavda, Gujarat

Adani Green Energy, through its wholly-owned stepdown subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Eight, has commissioned a 150 MW solar power project at Khavda, Gujarat, taking its total operational renewable energy capacity to 19,985.8 MW.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 29/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MIT-WPU Researchers Develop PCM-Based Solar Thermal Battery for Extended Hot Water Supply

Researchers at MIT World Peace University have developed a solar thermal energy storage system that uses a phase change material-based thermal battery to provide hot water for up to 14 hours after sunset.

Power R&D | 29/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hoymiles Launches HiBattery 4020 X and HoyPrime AC Containers at Intersolar Europe 2026

Hoymiles has launched the HiBattery 4020 X plug-in home battery system and the HoyPrime AC 5MWh and 6.261MWh AC Container energy storage systems at Intersolar Europe 2026.

Energy Storage | 29/06/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Hero Future Energies Opens New Aerocity Headquarters to Support Global Clean Energy Expansion

Hero Future Energies has inaugurated its new Aerocity corporate headquarters, reinforcing its global expansion strategy, strengthening talent and innovation capabilities, and supporting the company's growing clean energy portfolio and energy transition ambitions.

Business | 27/06/2026 | By EI News Network