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
Bondada Engineering Secures INR 513.94 Cr Orders for 200 MW/400 MWh BESS, 100 BSNL Towers
Bondada Engineering has secured INR 513.94 crore worth of orders for 200 MW/400 MWh BESS projects in Tamil Nadu and the supply of 100 BSNL towers in Udaipur and Ahmedabad, taking its consolidated order book to approximately INR 10,023 crore.
Energy Storage | 13/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
JSW Energy, Bhutan’s DGPC Sign Pact to Develop 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydro Project
JSW Energy has signed a Shareholders’ Agreement with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project, with JSW Neo Energy holding a 49 percent stake and DGPC 51 percent.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 13/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Turkey Pursues New Electricity Corridor Linking Saudi Arabia Through Jordan and Syria
Turkey pursues a Saudi Arabia electricity corridor through Jordan and Syria, aiming to expand regional power trade and strengthen energy interconnections.
Middle East Market | 12/08/2026 | By EI News Network
India Faces USD 35 Billion Renewable Funding Gap, Creating Opportunities for InvITs, Says Report
India faces a USD 35 billion annual renewable funding gap, with InvITs offering opportunities to recycle capital and support new clean energy projects.
Business | 12/08/2026 | By EI News Network
KP Energy Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises 136 Percent to INR 521 Crore, Renewable Portfolio Reaches 3.73 GW
KP Energy reports 136 percent Q1 FY27 income growth to INR 521 crore, with renewable portfolio reaching 3.73 GW.
Business | 12/08/2026 | By EI News Network
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NTPC Mining invites EoI for 50 MW solar projects at coal mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh under the RESCO model.
Business | 12/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Uttarakhand Installs 1,132 Solar Plants Under MSSY, Reaches 210 MW Capacity
Uttarakhand’s MSSY has installed 1,132 solar plants totaling 210 MW, creating 3,500 jobs and supporting rural livelihoods across the state
Policies & Regulations | 12/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Waaree Transpower Secures INR 160 Crore Order for BESS MV Skids
Waaree Transpower has won an approximately INR 160 crore order to supply 8.3 MVA IEC-compliant MV Skids for BESS applications, advancing its global energy storage and electrical infrastructure portfolio.
Energy Storage | 12/08/2026 | By News Bureau
APERC Allows Up to 5 kW Rooftop Solar for Single-Phase Consumers in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has raised the permissible rooftop solar capacity for single-phase consumers with connected loads up to 5 kW from 3 kW to 5 kW, addressing implementation issues under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
Policies & Regulations | 12/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ChargeZone Partners with Landmark Cars to Offer EV Charging Benefits to Buyers Nationwide
ChargeZone and Landmark Cars have partnered to integrate public fast-charging benefits into the EV purchase journey, with the programme launching on World EV Day, September 9, 2026.
Business | 12/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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