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
Nagaland Signs PPA for 20 MW Solar Project in Mon District
Nagaland signs PPA with Tvaksas Renewable for a 20 MW solar project in Tizit, aiming to boost renewable generation and meet rising demand.
Business | 25/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Hoymiles Launches HiSwitch and HiBox to Simplify Expandable Whole-Home Energy Backup
Hoymiles’ HiSwitch and HiBox are designed to work with the HiOne All-in-One BESS, offering a compact, scalable and practical solution for whole-home backup and energy management.
Energy Storage | 25/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Sodium Ion Batteries Could See Wider Adoption in India as Technology Reaches TRL 7
India could see wider sodium ion battery adoption as technology reaches TRL 7, supporting commercialisation and growing renewable energy storage demand.
Policies & Regulations | 25/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Kshema Power Secures EPC Order for 315 MW Wind Project Transmission Infrastructure in Karnataka
Kshema Power has won an order to develop critical transmission infrastructure for a 315 MW wind project in Karnataka, including a 33-km 220 kV transmission line and substation infrastructure.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 25/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Pace Digitek Secures INR 92.9 Crore BESS Order from Kalpa Power
Pace Digitek secures a INR 92.9 crore BESS order from Kalpa Power, strengthening its energy storage portfolio as manufacturing capacity scales from 5 GWh towards a targeted 10 GWh by FY2027.
Energy Storage | 25/08/2026 | By News Bureau
HRTC to Set Up EV Charging Stations at 80 Locations in Himachal Pradesh with INR 122 Cr Investment
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is investing INR 122 crore to establish 99 electric vehicle charging points at 80 locations across Himachal Pradesh to support its 297 electric buses and reduce diesel costs.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 25/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy Partners with China’s Rongjie Energy for 5 GWh ESS Supply
China-based Rongjie Energy has signed a strategic MOU with JSW Energy for supplying 5 GWh of energy storage solutions based on 5 MWh and 6.26 MWh systems, using its 314Ah and 588Ah LFP cells.
Energy Storage | 25/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Fujiyama Power Systems to Add 1 GWh Lithium, 1 GWh Tubular Battery Capacity
Fujiyama Power Systems has approved a 1 GWh lithium battery capacity addition at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, in addition to the previously announced 2 GWh expansion, and a 1 GWh tubular battery facility at Hathras, Uttar Pradesh with commissioning targeted for Q2 FY27 and Q3 FY27, respectively.
Energy Storage | 25/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Rajasthan Crosses 5,000 MW of Commissioned PM-KUSUM Capacity
Rajasthan has crossed 5 GW of commissioned PM-KUSUM capacity, with over 2,300 decentralised solar projects benefiting more than 3.34 lakh farmers across 26 districts.
Business | 25/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
L&T Secures Major Middle East Order to Develop 6 GWh Battery Energy Storage Projects
L&T will develop three BESS projects with a combined 6 GWh storage capacity in the Middle East, featuring liquid-cooled systems designed for efficient energy shifting, enhanced safety and grid stability.
Middle East Market | 25/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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