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
Rhetan TMT Commences Power Generation from 1 MW Captive Solar Project in Gujarat
Rhetan TMT has commenced power generation from its 1 MW AC captive solar project at Kadi, Gujarat, supporting manufacturing operations and strengthening the company’s renewable energy adoption.
Business | 21/08/2026 | By EI News Network
BPE Steps Up Push for India-Made Energy Storage Solutions on Akshay Urja Diwas
BPE is expanding its manufacturing footprint and international presence as demand grows for reliable, low-emission power infrastructure.
Business | 21/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Euler Motors Expands Palwal Facility with INR 100 Crore Investment to Scale Electric 4W Production
Euler Motors’ expanded Palwal facility features dedicated four-wheeler assembly, battery pack manufacturing and advanced testing capabilities to accelerate the shift toward electric commercial mobility in India.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 21/08/2026 | By News Bureau
APERC Clears Path for Behind-the-Meter Rooftop Solar with Zero Grid Injection
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has clarified that behind-the-meter Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic captive plants require no prior DISCOM approval and attract no cross-subsidy or additional surcharge, while consumers must provide prior intimation, ensure zero grid injection, and pay applicable standard tariff charges.
Policies & Regulations | 21/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ISGF, LDES Council Sign MoU to Advance Long-Duration Energy Storage in India
The India Smart Grid Forum and LDES Council have signed an MoU to advance long-duration energy storage deployment in India through policy, market, technology and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Energy Storage | 21/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MNRE Mandates Inverter-Level Data Storage Within India for PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar Systems
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has mandated that inverter-level data from rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana be stored on servers or cloud platforms located within India. MNRE also mandated daily generation reporting through a standardised API.
Policies & Regulations | 21/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
HPCL Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with Solar, Agri-Solar and Floating Solar Projects
On Akshay Urja Diwas, HPCL highlighted its 253 MW operational renewable energy portfolio and more than 200 MWp of solar projects under development spanning ground-mounted, rooftop, agri-solar and floating solar applications.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 21/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oriana Power Secures INR 214.80 Crore EPC Contract for 50 MW Rajasthan Solar Projects
Oriana Power secures INR 214.80 crore EPC contract for 50 MW Rajasthan solar projects, including nine months execution and 10 years O&M.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By EI News Network
MERC Approves Rooftop Solar Rollout for 2.11 Lakh Low Income Households in Maharashtra
MERC approves rooftop solar installations for 2.11 lakh low-income households across Maharashtra under PM Surya Ghar and SMART schemes.
Policies & Regulations | 20/08/2026 | By EI News Network
AMPIN Energy Transition Secures USD 195 Million Green Financing for 100 MW Hybrid RE Project
AMPIN Energy Transition secures USD 195 million green financing for a 100 MW solar, wind and BESS hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh.
Business | 20/08/2026 | By EI News Network
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