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
Agrivoltaics to Get Dedicated Component Under Next PM-KUSUM Phase
Next PM-KUSUM phase to include dedicated agrivoltaics support, enabling farmers to produce crops and solar power from the same land.
Policies & Regulations | 11/09/2026 | By EI News Network
LICO Materials Develops Graphite Recovery Pathway for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
LICO Materials has developed a process to recover graphite from used lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap for potential reuse in battery anode production.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Infineon Technologies AG and SolarEdge Technologies are extending their collaboration to develop solid-state circuit breaker technology for high-voltage DC power distribution in AI and hyperscale data centres.
Energy efficiency | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Raptee.HV Launches Centre of Excellence for Electric Mobility at Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Raptee.HV and Rajalakshmi Engineering College have launched a Centre of Excellence to strengthen practical EV education, industry exposure and research.
Training & Education | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
BGauss Launches C12 MaxR Electric Scooter With 178-km Range and 4.2-kW Motor
BGauss has launched the C12 MaxR, combining a 178-km IDC-certified range with performance, utility, technology and durability for urban electric mobility.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Shakti Pumps Receives INR 235.92 Crore Order from MSEDCL for 10,000 Solar Pumps
Shakti Pumps has received an order from MSEDCL for 10,000 off-grid solar water pumping systems worth INR 235.92 crore, to be deployed across Maharashtra under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hylenr Technologies Reports New Experimental Findings from Hydrogen-Based Reactor Research
The Hyderabad-based startup, Hylenr Technologies, reported heat generation and elemental signatures in hydrogen-loaded materials, with further testing planned to determine their origin.
Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
REIL Floats Tender for 15 MWp Solar Projects Under RESCO Model
Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL) has invited bids for implementing 15 MWp of grid-connected solar power projects on government buildings across multiple states and UTs under the RESCO model. Bid submission ends on September 29, 2026.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Dilip Buildcon Divests Stake in Mekhali Power Transmission to Alpha Alternatives
Dilip Buildcon will divest its 51 percent stake in Mekhali Power Transmission to Alpha Alternatives. The INR 2,171-crore Karnataka project targets mid-2028 commissioning under BOOT framework.
Power R&D | 10/09/2026 | By News Bureau
UAE-Germany Economic Ties Shift Toward Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and AI
UAE-Germany deepen economic cooperation as renewable energy, hydrogen, AI and advanced technologies emerge as key growth areas.
Middle East Market | 10/09/2026 | By EI News Network
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