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
Rajesh Power Services Bags Major Gujarat Power Distribution Upgrade Contract
Rajesh Power Services has secured an INR 362.83 crore order from PGVCL to upgrade Jamnagar's electricity distribution infrastructure through underground cabling and advanced grid modernisation technologies.
Business | 05/08/2026 | By News Bureau
CEA Draft Grid Connectivity Norms Propose Grid-Forming Capability, Expanded Role for BESS
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed new grid connectivity standards that seek to position Battery Energy Storage Systems and grid-forming inverter technologies as key enablers of grid stability amid rising renewable energy integration.
Policies & Regulations | 05/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Headsup B2B has partnered with INA Solar to distribute solar modules across India, targeting INR 150 crore annual solar revenue while expanding its eastern India distribution network and supporting growing renewable energy demand.
Business | 05/08/2026 | By EI News Network
KEC International Secures New Orders Worth INR 1,063 Crore
KEC International has secured new orders worth INR 1,063 crore across renewables, transmission and distribution, civil, and cables and conductors business, including a 50 MW wind EPC project in Western India, strengthening its year-to-date order intake to over INR 6,300 crore.
Business | 05/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Attero Opens Global Access to World's Only UNFCCC Verified E Waste Carbon Credits
Attero has opened global access to UNFCCC verified e waste carbon credits, enabling organisations to support credible decarbonisation and circular economy initiatives.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By EI News Network
India's Distributed RE Capacity Climbs to 31.5 GW, Rooftop Solar Drives Growth: IEEFA
India's distributed renewable energy capacity reached 31.5 GW in FY2026, led by rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar and PM KUSUM, though its renewable energy share remained around 21–22 percent, according to IEEFA.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Evren Signs 750 MW Renewable Energy PPA with NTPC, Expands Clean Energy Portfolio
Evren has signed a 750 MW renewable energy PPA with NTPC for solar, wind and battery storage projects across Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, reinforcing its 11 GW pipeline and clean energy expansion.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By EI News Network
Apraava Energy Secures ISTS Project in Andhra Pradesh to Evacuate 3 GW of Renewable Energy
Apraava Energy has acquired the SPV for an interstate transmission project in Andhra Pradesh that will enable the evacuation of around 3 GW of renewable energy from the Ananthapur region.
Smart Grid / T&D | 04/08/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Pace Digitek Doubles BESS Manufacturing Capacity to 5 GWh with New Production Line
Pace Digitek has expanded its Battery Energy Storage System manufacturing capacity to 5 GWh through a new production line commissioned by subsidiary Lineage Power, reinforcing its position in India's rapidly growing energy storage market.
Energy Storage | 04/08/2026 | By News Bureau
BikeWo Green Tech Signs MoU to Acquire Majority Stake in ENlite EV Care
BikeWo Green Tech plans to acquire a majority stake in ENlite EV Care to establish a network of technology-enabled EV Care Centres, enhancing maintenance, fleet uptime and lifecycle management for India's growing commercial EV market.
Business | 04/08/2026 | By News Bureau
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