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
Navgrun Plans 1.2 GW TOPCon G12R Wafer and Cell Manufacturing Capacity
Navgrun plans to establish 1.2 GW of annual TOPCon G12R wafer and solar cell manufacturing capacity, complementing its existing 700 MW module facility to build an integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem.
Solar manufacturing | 10/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
India Crosses 300 GW of Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity, Achieves Over 60 Percent of 2030 Target
India’s non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity has reached 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026, comprising 164.59 GW solar, 58.14 GW wind, 57.24 GW hydro, 11.75 GW bio-power and 8.78 GW nuclear capacity.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Fujiyama Power Systems Commissions 2 GW Power Electronics Facility in Madhya Pradesh
Fujiyama Power Systems has commissioned a 2 GW power electronics manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, to produce solar inverters, UPS systems and other related solutions, taking its total power electronics manufacturing capacity to 4.2 GW.
Business | 10/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
OERC Releases Draft Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Regulations 2026 for Odisha
OERC has released draft regulations for grid interactive distributed renewable energy systems, proposing mandatory BESS, six metering mechanisms, charge exemptions and a modernised framework, with stakeholder comments invited until August 31, 2026.
Policies & Regulations | 08/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Saudi's Al Harfi to Develop 760 MW Solar and 1,077 MWh Battery Storage Projects in Syria
Saudi's Al Harfi Construction and the Syrian Electricity Company signed agreements to develop 760 MW of solar capacity and 1,077 MWh of battery storage, strengthening grid reliability and supporting Syria's clean energy transition.
Middle East Market | 07/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Siemens Energy Q3 FY26 Revenue Rises 39.3 Percent to INR 2,486 Crore, PAT Jumps 67.8 Percent
Siemens Energy India posted strong Q3 FY26 results with revenue reaching INR 2,486 crore, PAT rising to INR 441 crore, EBIT margin improving to 21.9 percent, and order backlog touching INR 19,331 crore.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By EI News Network
U-Solar Emerges L1 for NSPCL's 20 MW Floating Solar Project in Chhattisgarh
U-Solar has emerged as the L1 bidder for NSPCL's 20 MW floating solar project in Chhattisgarh, with commissioning planned within one year.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By EI News Network
International Solar Alliance Invites Bids for Rajasthan Energy Transition Planning Project
ISA has invited bids to prepare Rajasthan's energy transition plan, focusing on renewable energy, grid modernisation, storage integration and investment strategies.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By EI News Network
NueGo Expands Electric Intercity Bus Network with New Routes Across India
NueGo has launched new electric intercity bus routes, including Chennai–Tirupati, Hyderabad–Guntur and Mussoorie–Delhi, enhancing passenger safety and sustainable travel across a growing network of over 150 cities.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 07/08/2026 | By News Bureau
GK Energy Crosses 726 MW Installed Capacity as Q1 Revenue Climbs 71 Percent
GK Energy delivered a strong Q1 FY27 performance, driven by robust project execution, a low-capex business model and growing demand for decentralised solar solutions, while surpassing 726 MW of commissioned renewable energy capacity across India.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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