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
Schneider Electric Launches Installed Base Tracking Campaign in India
Schneider Electric launches India campaign to digitally track critical electrical assets, enabling predictive maintenance, lifecycle visibility, improved uptime and resilience.
Business | 28/08/2026 | By EI News Network
KERC Revises Solar Tariffs in Karnataka, Sets Rates Up to INR 3.89 Per Unit
KERC approves revised solar tariffs in Karnataka, ranging from INR 1.96 to INR 3.89 per unit across residential and distributed projects.
Policies & Regulations | 28/08/2026 | By EI News Network
TPREL Commissions 72.5 MW Captive Solar Project for Tata Steel in Rajasthan
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions a 72.5 MW captive solar project for Tata Steel in Rajasthan, generating 166 million units annually and supporting industrial decarbonisation and clean energy goals.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/08/2026 | By News Bureau
ACWA, KOWEPO Sign MoU to Explore Renewable Energy Projects in Uzbekistan
ACWA Power and KOWEPO plans to explore renewable energy, storage and infrastructure opportunities in Uzbekistan through project-based cooperation and evaluations.
Middle East Market | 27/08/2026 | By EI News Network
JAKSON Engineers Appoints Ivan Saha as Managing Director to Lead Solar Manufacturing
JAKSON Engineers appoints industry veteran Ivan Saha as Managing Director, strengthening its leadership as the company expands solar manufacturing and backward integration capabilities.
Business | 27/08/2026 | By News Bureau
POWERGRID Invites Bids for 265 MW/530 MWh BESS Project in Haryana
POWERGRID has floated a tender to set up a 265 MW/530 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Haryana. Bid submission ends on August 31, 2026.
Energy Storage | 27/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Parul University Partners with Ankur Scientific to Turn Campus Waste into Energy
Parul University and Ankur Scientific are implementing an integrated on-campus waste-to-energy solution to convert suitable campus waste into energy and valuable carbon resources.
Energy efficiency | 27/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Kalpa Power Bags 286 MWp Utility-Scale Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh
Kalpa Power has expanded its utility-scale portfolio by securing a 286 MWp solar project in Madhya Pradesh. The company targets 5 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 27/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hindalco Commissions India’s First Superfine PPT ATH Plant in Karnataka
Hindalco has commissioned a 30,000-tonne-per-year Superfine PPT ATH plant in Belagavi, marking India’s first domestic production of the specialty alumina material for fire-safe applications.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 27/08/2026 | By News Bureau
ACME Solar Secures INR 1,571 Crore IIFCL Funding for 300 MW Rajasthan Project
ACME Solar has secured INR 1,571 crore in long-term project funding from IIFCL for its 300 MW assured peak power project in Rajasthan, integrating solar generation with 1,350 MWh of BESS.
Business | 27/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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