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
Chinese Researchers Develop COF Material to Improve Solar Hydrogen Production
Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, working with scientists from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed coumarin-linked covalent organic framework designed to improve the separation and lifetime of photogenerated charges.
Energy efficiency | 15/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
Zakh Launches Solar Panel and BIPV Manufacturing Facility in UAE
Zakh has launched a 600 MW solar panel and 500,000 sq m BIPV manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Middle East Market | 14/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Delhi Plans AI-Powered Bus Management System as Electric Fleet Expansion Accelerates
Delhi plans to upgrade its Bus Management System with AI and machine learning as its bus fleet expands, including more than 4,500 electric buses currently operating across the city.
Policies & Regulations | 14/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Alfanar Power Signs 100 MW Wind PPA with GUVNL
Alfanar Power has signed a 100 MW wind power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam at a tariff of INR 3.43/kWh, following its acceptance of an additional 50 MW under the greenshoe option.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 14/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
POWERCON Group Appoints Ravindra Chauhan as SMO – Business Development
In his new role, Chauhan will support POWERCON's business development function, working closely with the leadership team to deepen customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and expand the company's market presence.
Business | 14/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
GAIL Floats PMC Tender for 100 MW Solar Plus 22 MWh BESS Project in Maharashtra
GAIL has floated a tender to appoint a Project Management Consultant for setting up a 100 MW ground-mounted solar project with 22 MWh BESS in Maharashtra, primarily to meet its captive power requirements.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 14/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Kshema Power Commissions Two In-House Batching Plants in Madhya Pradesh for WTG Foundation
Kshema Power has commissioned two in-house batching plants in Madhya Pradesh to ensure reliable concrete supply for wind turbine foundations and target completion of up to 10 foundations per month.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 14/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Trina Storage Signs MoU with Japan’s AMP-lify to Supply 1 GWh of Grid-Connected BESS
Under the MoU, Trina Storage will supply its Elementa 3 series BESS and provide related technical support for approximately 1 GWh of AMP-lify’s BESS projects.
Energy Storage | 14/09/2026 | By Abha Rustagi
SECI, HyperVault AI Data Center Ink MoU for Clean Energy Supply to Data Centres in Telangana
Solar Energy Corporation of India has signed an MoU with HyperVault AI Data Center to explore the development of captive renewable energy projects for supplying power to the latter’s upcoming data centre facilities in Telangana.
Business | 14/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
KEC International Secures New Orders Worth INR 1,303 Crore
KEC International has secured new orders worth INR 1,303 crore across its transmission and distribution, and cables and conductors businesses in India and overseas markets. With this, the company’s order intake for the year has reached about INR 7,600 crore.
Smart Grid / T&D | 14/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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