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
MEAG Completes Sale of Stake in 460 MW Texas Wind Farms to Ardian
MEAG, on behalf of Munich Re, has completed the sale of its minority stake in Texas-based Horse Creek and Electra wind farms, with a combined capacity of 460 MW, to an existing long-term partner in the assets – Ardian.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 20/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Exide Industries Invests INR 200 Crore in EESL for Battery Cell Manufacturing
Exide Industries invests INR 199.99 crore in EESL and plans to invest up to INR 1,400 crore more to support its Bengaluru battery cell project.
Business | 19/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Rajasthan Launches Digital Tool to Monitor Renewable Energy Projects
Rajasthan has launched DRE-PMT to digitally monitor renewable projects, generation, subsidies, rooftop solar, vendors and schemes, improving transparency and efficiency.
Policies & Regulations | 19/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Mahindra Susten Secures INR 875 Cr Financing for 150.80 MW Group Captive Hybrid RE Project
Mahindra Susten has achieved financial closure for its 150.80 MW group captive hybrid renewable energy project in Maharashtra with INR 875 crore in debt financing from India Exim Bank.
Investment & Trading | 19/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Trinasolar Supplies 3 MWp Solar PV and 10 MWh BESS in Vietnam
Trinasolar has supplied a 3 MWp solar PV system and 10 MWh Trina Storage Elementa 2 BESS for Corona Resort in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, supporting greater renewable energy integration and grid resilience.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
BikeWo Green Tech, Evify Logitech Partner to Develop AI-Driven Electric Logistics Platform
BikeWo Green Tech and Evify Logitech sign an MoU to develop a data and AI platform for electric logistics, combining real-world fleet operations with hardware-enabled data acquisition and predictive analytics.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Websol Energy Shifts Proposed 4 GW Solar Manufacturing Plant from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal
Websol Energy System has shifted its proposed 4 GW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing project from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal, with land shortlisted near its existing Falta facility and construction targeted to begin in September 2026.
Solar manufacturing | 19/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Freyr Energy Launches High-Performance SiC Solar Inverters for Indian Homes
Freyr Energy launches a new range of SiC-based solar inverters with smart monitoring, safety features and 10-year warranty, targeting growing demand for efficient and reliable residential rooftop solar solutions in India.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Power Share to 22 Percent, Targets 70 Percent by FY28
Hindustan Zinc has increased renewable power’s share in its overall electricity consumption to 22 percent, up from 18 percent in FY26, and is targeting 70 percent renewable power by FY28 as it advances its clean energy transition.
Business | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
GameChange Energy Breaks Ground on New EHV Transformer Factory in Mumbai
GameChange Energy is investing in a new Mumbai manufacturing facility for EHV transformers rated up to 300 MVA and 500 kV, strengthening India’s critical power infrastructure supply chain.
Power R&D | 19/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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