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
ROX Capital Launches Gulf Energy Storage Platform
ROX Capital has launched a platform to develop utility-scale and commercial energy storage projects in Gulf.
Middle East Market | 06/10/2026 | By EI News Network
SunBridge BioEnergy Commences Ethanol Production at 300 KLD Plant in Madhya Pradesh
SunBridge BioEnergy has commenced commercial production at its new 300 kilolitres per day grain-based ethanol facility in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, marking its entry into the biofuel sector. The company further plans to enhance its capacity with a soon-to-be operationalised 400 KLD facility in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Renewable energy / Biomass | 06/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
L&T Secures Power Transmission Orders Across Saudi Arabia, UAE, India
L&T has secured power transmission orders across Saudi Arabia, UAE and India.
Middle East Market | 05/10/2026 | By EI News Network
Vardhman Textiles to Take 26 Percent Stake in Serentica for INR 41.85 Crore
Vardhman Textiles has approved INR 41.85 crore investment for a 26 percent stake in Serentica Renewables India 32 Pvt. Ltd.
Business | 05/10/2026 | By EI News Network
SWELECT Energy Systems Names Pradeep Kumar Madhur as CBO
Pradeep Kumar Madhur will lead sales and business development across the company’s EPC, IPP, channel and solar module businesses.
Business | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Pralhad Joshi to Inaugurate Windergy India 2026 in Chennai
Windergy India 2026 will focus on India’s wind energy growth and its target of 100 GW capacity by 2030.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
SWITCH Mobility, Adhiyamaan College to Set Up EV Skill Centre
The skill centre in Hosur developed by SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College of Engineering will provide industry-oriented training covering EV systems, batteries, charging and power electronics.
Training & Education | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
L&T Secures Power Transmission Orders in India, Middle East
L&T’s PT&D business secures multiple EPC orders across India and the Middle East for transmission and substation infrastructure.
Business | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Cygni Energy, Indus Towers to Explore 1.5 GWh BESS
Cygni Energy and Indus Towers plan to explore energy storage solutions and up to 1.5 GWh of BESS manufacturing capacity for telecom infrastructure.
Energy Storage | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
UltraTech Cement Crosses 2 GW Green Energy Capacity
UltraTech Cement’s green energy capacity reaches 2,024 MW after commissioning 116.55 MW of new wind capacity at Barmer, Rajasthan and 10 MW of WHRS capacity at Sarlanagar, Karnataka.
Energy efficiency | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
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