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
Verdant Energy, Aura Power Merge to Create 1 GW UK Solar and BESS IPP
Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments have merged to create a UK-focused solar and BESS IPP with around 1 GW of operating and under-construction assets and a further 10 GW development pipeline.
Investment & Trading | 11/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oswal Pumps Posts INR 481.7 Crore Q1 Income, Builds 22,025 Pump and 72 MW Solar EPC Order Book
Oswal Pumps has reported INR 481.7 crore Q1 income, with 22,025 pumps and 72 MW solar EPC orders supporting future growth.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Advait Energy Transitions reports 48 percent revenue growth to INR 179.27 crore and 66 percent PAT growth in Q1 FY27, driven by Power Transitions and renewable energy businesses.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Bahrain Reaffirms Energy Efficiency Drive, Expands Renewable Energy Cooperation with ACWA Power
Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa reaffirmed efforts to improve energy efficiency, diversify energy sources and expand renewable projects while strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia and ACWA Power.
Middle East Market | 10/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Purvah Green Power to Acquire Renew Solar Power’s 1.4 GWp Operating Solar Portfolio
Purvah Green Power is set to acquire a 1.4 GWp operating solar portfolio from Renew Solar Power for INR 4,859 crore, accelerating RPSG’s renewable energy expansion and operating scale.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Bajel Projects Wins Two Major EPC Orders for 400kV and 765kV Transmission Lines
Bajel Projects secures two EPC orders under the WR-ER Inter-Regional Network Expansion Scheme, strengthening power transmission infrastructure across Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
Renewable energy / Other Renewables | 10/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Juniper Green Energy Emerges Winner in 1 GW SECI FDRE Tender
Juniper Green Energy secures 230 MW at INR 5.26 per unit through SECI’s e-Reverse Auction, backed by a 25-year PPA and an integrated solar, wind and BESS configuration.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Ratnesh Pandey Appointed Vice President, Marketing at Schneider Electric India
Schneider Electric has elevated Ratnesh Pandey as Vice President, Marketing, where he will drive brand strategy, digital engagement and customer experience to support the company’s growth in India.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By News Bureau
NTPC Green Energy Secures 200 MW/800 MWh in WBSEDCL’s 2 GWh BESS Auction
NTPC Green Energy has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of standalone BESS capacity in West Bengal through WBSEDCL’s e-reverse auction, at a discovered tariff of INR 4.35 lakh/MW/month.
Energy Storage | 10/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Global South Cooperation Key to Building Resilient Solar PV Supply Chains: Abhinav Mahajan
At IECE 2026, IB Solar Director and NSEFI Manufacturing Committee Chair Abhinav Mahajan joined global industry and government leaders to discuss how India and the Global South can build resilient solar PV supply chains spanning manufacturing, technology, minerals and deployment.
Business | 10/08/2026 | 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