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
Premier Energies Reports Strong Q1 FY27 with 53 Percent Surge in Net Profit
Premier Energies reported robust Q1 FY27 financial performance, backed by strong manufacturing execution and growing demand for locally produced solar modules, while accelerating capacity expansion through its Seetharampur and Naidupeta facilities.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By News Bureau
SLR Solar Secures ALMM Approval for 1 GW TOPCon Modules, Eyes Cell Manufacturing and BESS Expansion
SLR Solar has secured ALMM List-I approval for 1,020 MW of module manufacturing capacity for its bifacial N-Type TOPCon G12R modules and plans to expand into G12R cell manufacturing and battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing as part of its vertical integration strategy.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MERC Approves MSEDCL's 2,269 MW Solar Power Procurement Under Maharashtra's MSKVY 2.0
MERC has allowed MSEDCL to proceed with the competitive bidding process for procuring 2,269 MW of distributed solar power under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme to strengthen agricultural feeder solarisation.
Policies & Regulations | 07/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Bihar Showcases Clean Energy Vision, Invites Global Investment at CII IECE 2026
At CII IECE 2026, the Government of Bihar showcased its transformation into an investor-ready power sector, highlighting smart metering, renewable energy expansion, grid modernisation and a INR 1.40 lakh crore investment pipeline to accelerate sustainable growth.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By News Bureau
Jindal India Power Signs Term Sheet with SANY Wind Energy India for 160 MW WTGs
Jindal India Power has signed a term sheet with SANY Wind Energy India for the supply of 160 MW of wind turbines for its 150 MW SECI-awarded round-the-clock renewable energy project in Davanagere, Karnataka.
Renewable energy / Wind Power | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Oriana Power Signs INR 4,500 Crore MoU with Maharashtra for Green Hydrogen Project
Oriana Power has signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to invest around INR 4,500 crore in an integrated green hydrogen project encompassing green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol production facilities.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Hero Future, Rays Power, Resolven, Hexa, Juniper Among Winners in SECI’s 1 GW FDRE Auction
SECI's 1,000 MW FDRE-RTC power auction has discovered an L1 tariff of INR 5.25/kWh, with EMIF II, Hero Future Energies, Purvah Green Power, Resolven, Rays Power Infra, Hexa Climate and Juniper Green Energy emerging as winners for supplying power from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects integrated with energy storage systems.
Business | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Delhi Must Scale Rooftop Solar, Storage to Meet Rising Power Demand: IEEFA-Ember Study
Delhi can meet its growing electricity demand while advancing decarbonisation by accelerating distributed renewable energy, battery storage and demand-side flexibility, according to a new study by IEEFA and Ember.
Power R&D | 07/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
EKA Mobility Appoints Prashant Kumar Banerjee as Group Head – Government and Corporate Affairs
EKA Mobility appoints automotive industry veteran Prashant Kumar Banerjee as Group Head – Government and Corporate Affairs to lead policy advocacy, government relations, corporate affairs and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
WattPower Foundation Rolls Out Brand Film to Advance Its Social Development Mission
WattPower Foundation launches its inaugural brand film, introducing its focus areas of education, women's empowerment, health and animal welfare as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Business | 06/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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