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
Hero Future Energies Partners with Sumitomo for Wind-Solar Project in Karnataka
Hero Future Energies and Sumitomo announces a partnership for a wind-solar and battery storage project in Bidar, Karnataka, with HFE holding a 51 percent stake.
Energy efficiency | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
TERI, Transition Asia Assess Green Steel Potential in Andhra Pradesh
TERI and Transition Asia on its study assesses H₂-DRI costs, renewable power requirements, CBAM impact and policy measures for commercial-scale deployment.
Business | 05/10/2026 | By News Bureau
SECI Invites Bids for 800 MW/3,200 MWh BESS
Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a tender for supplying energy from 800 MW/3,200 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in India. Bid submission ends on October 30, 2026.
Energy Storage | 05/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
NYPA, EDF Partner to Develop 240 MW Rich Road Solar Project in US
The New York Power Authority has acquired a 51 percent stake in the 240 MW Rich Road Solar project in New York through a public-private partnership with EDF power solutions North America, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 05/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
SECI, Hintco Agree on Framework for Indo-German RFNBO Tender
Solar Energy Corporation of India and Hintco GmbH have agreed on the key terms of a framework agreement for a potential Indo-German H2Global tender to trade renewable fuels of non-biological origin.
Renewable energy / Hydrogen / Fuel Cells | 03/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
PrudenTech Power, Gita Power Forge Pan-India Strategic Partnership
PrudenTech Power Technologies and Gita Power Infrastructure have entered into a pan-India partnership to develop and commercialise solutions for C&I power procurement, AI-enabled trading, renewable energy and BESS optimisation, market intelligence, derivatives analytics and exchange-grade matching engines.
Business | 03/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JBM Auto Leads Electric Bus Registrations in September 2026
JBM Auto registers 274 electric buses in September with a 33 percent market share and records 892 registrations in H1 FY27.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Alfanar to Sell 507.9 MW Gujarat Wind Portfolio to KPI Green
Alfanar Group Accepts Binding Offer from KPI Green Energy for its 507.9 MW Wind Portfolio in Gujarat
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Bondada Engineering Commissions 221.7 MWp Solar Projects in Q2 FY27
Bondada Engineering commissions 221.7 MWp of solar power projects for clients including MAHAGENCO, Adani Group, KP Group and Paradigm IT.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Vishakha Renewables Files DRHP for INR 1,250 Cr IPO
Vishakha Renewables, a solar components manufacturer producing solar glass, aluminium frames, EVA, EPE and back sheets, has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to INR 1,250 crore and an OFS of 1.81 crore equity shares.
Business | 03/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Vipin Malhotra
Business Head
GPI Targets 45 CBG Projects in Three Years, Says GPI Business Head Vipin Malhotra
Ishver Dholakiya
Founder and MD
India’s Domestic Solar Cell Base to Mature by 2028–29: Ishver Dholakiya, Goldi Solar
Manasvi Sharma
CEO
EVERTA’s Manasvi Sharma Says Uptime, Utilisation Matter More Than Charger Deployment Numbers
Tarun Singh, Country Head - India
and Ann Moore, Power & Utilities Industry Principal
India’s Grid Needs to Become More Intelligent and Responsive: AVEVA
Pavit Gandhi
Executive Vice President - Sales
India Needs Grid-Forming Inverters to Integrate More Solar, Wind