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
Alpex Solar to Inaugurate 2.2 GW TOPCon Cell Plant in Uttar Pradesh
Alpex Solar will inaugurate its 2.2 GW TOPCon solar cell facility in Uttar Pradesh on September 16, strengthening domestic manufacturing and backward integration.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Suzlon Appoints Manjari Upadhye as President of RE Asset Management Services
Suzlon Energy has appointed Manjari Upadhye as President of RE Asset Management Services, bringing 27 years of leadership experience across major companies.
Business | 08/09/2026 | By EI News Network
Axis Energy, Lumara to Develop 400 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh
Axis Energy, in partnership with Lumara, will develop a 400 MW solar project in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, along with associated 400 kV transmission infrastructure for grid evacuation, targeting commissioning in 2027.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hi-Tech Radiators Appoints Gaurav Vani as Group CFO
Gaurav Vani will oversee financial strategy, governance, capital allocation and risk management at Hi-Tech Radiators.
Business | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Siemens Energy India Commissions 145 kV SF?-Free Circuit Breaker in Goa
Siemens Energy India has commissioned a 145 kV SF₆-free circuit breaker for the Goa Electricity Department, using clean-air insulation and vacuum switching technology.
Power R&D | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
BikeWo, Commerce Forever Deepen EV Last-Mile Delivery Partnership
BikeWo is evaluating a phased EV fleet rollout with Commerce Forever as it expands its Energy and Mobility Infrastructure platform.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Sunsure Energy Signs 20 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid PPA with Kajaria Ceramics
Sunsure Energy will develop 10 MW of wind and 15 MWp of solar capacity in Rajasthan to supply round-the-clock renewable power to Kajaria Ceramics.
Business | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Epic Energy’s SUN LLP Starts Trial Production at Wada Second-Life Battery Facility
SUN LLP’s Wada facility will repurpose retired lithium-ion batteries for stationary storage and telecom backup applications, supporting Epic Energy’s battery ecosystem expansion.
Energy Storage | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
LG Energy Solution and SNU Advances LMR Battery Technology for Large-Format EV Cells
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University researchers have developed an approach to improve LMR battery stability, with 40Ah-class cells retaining 92.2 percent energy after 883 charge-discharge cycles.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Roofsol Energy Secures Repeat 4.48 MWp Solar Order from Metro Decorative
Roofsol Energy has secured a repeat 4.48 MWp solar project order from Metro Decorative (CROSSBOND) for installations in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, following an earlier 3.2 MWp project.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 07/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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