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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

Maxvolt Energy Lays Foundation for 10 GWh Aligarh Facility

Maxvolt Energy’s Aligarh facility will add 10 GWh capacity in two phases and create up to 2,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs.

Business | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau

POWERGRID Acquires SPV for 6 GW Barmer RE Evacuation Project

POWERGRID has acquired the Barmer HVDC Power Transmission SPV for a 6 GW renewable energy evacuation project from Barmer, Rajasthan, involving a ±800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC system and an approximately 1,000-km transmission line to South Kalamb.

Smart Grid / T&D | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Ravindra Energy Announces Merger with Energy In Motion

Ravindra Energy announced merger with Energy In Motion; entity to be renamed Energy In Motion.

Business | 24/09/2026 | By EI News Network

Websol Secures 54.2-Acre Land for 4 GW Solar Facility

Websol is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new greenfield solar cell and module facility in Kolkata’s Falta Industrial Park.

Solar manufacturing | 24/09/2026 | By News Bureau

CERC Proposes Grid Code Changes to Tighten Congestion Charges, ESS Trials and Scheduling

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed an amendment to the Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, including 50 MW minimum trial runs for standalone ESS, 25 MW connectivity threshold for PSPs, 10 MW threshold for standalone ESS, a new congestion-charge mechanism and 5 percent monthly reduction in access for payment defaults.

Policies & Regulations | 24/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey