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
Uzbekistan Attracts Global Renewable Energy Investors as It Shifts Away from Gas
Uzbekistan attracts Saudi, UAE and Japanese renewable energy investors, accelerating solar and wind expansion while reducing dependence on natural gas.
Middle East Market | 19/07/2026 | By EI News Network
MNRE Extends ALMM List II Exemption for Net Metering, Open Access Projects till Dec. 2026
MNRE has extended the ALMM List II exemption for net metering and open access solar projects until December 31, 2026, while maintaining mandatory compliance for all eligible projects commissioned thereafter.
Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Waaree Energies Secures Additional 212 MW International Solar Module Order
Waaree Energies has secured an additional 212 MW international solar module order, increasing its total supply commitment to the customer to 562 MW.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By EI News Network
China to Levy 2 Percent Consumption Tax on Batteries and Solar Cells
China has announced the levy of 2 percent consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 1, which will be increased to 4 percent from September 1, 2027. A 2 percent tax on solar cells from April 1, 2027 has also been announced which will be raised to 4 percent from April 1, 2028.
Policies & Regulations | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
DDA Floats Tender for 1.8 MW Net-Metered Solar Carport Projects in Delhi
The Delhi Development Authority has floated a tender to develop 1.8 MW of net-metered solar carport projects under the RESCO model in Delhi, including a 1.5 MW installation at District Park and NG Drain along the outer ring road to Khayala bridge, and a 300 kW project at MP Green Belt, Mangolpuri.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
ONGC Energy Centre Completes Geothermal Wells at Puga
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Puga Geothermal Project, marking the successful completion of geothermal wells GT-02 and GT-03 by ONGC Energy Centre.
Renewable energy / Geothermal | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Speaking at ASSOCHAM's EV Ancillaries and Auto Components Conclave 2026, Sanjeev Chawla urged manufacturers to invest in innovation, localisation and intellectual property to strengthen India's EV supply chain.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Delta Electronics India Proposes AI, Renewable Energy and Microgrid Engineering Centre in Tamil Nadu
Delta Electronics plans to establish the ARIVAM testing and validation centre at its Krishnagiri facility while exploring collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government on energy infrastructure, AI data centres and industrial automation.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Rajasthan DISCOMs Float Tenders for 172 MW/688 MWh Pilot Standalone BESS Projects
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JdVVNL), Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) have floated tenders to develop standalone pilot Battery Energy Storage System projects of 150 MW/600 MWh, 12 MW/48 MWh and 10 MW/40 MWh, respectively, across Rajasthan. Bid submission ends on August 12, 2026.
Energy Storage | 18/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
DCM Shriram Partners with Serentica Renewables for 58 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in Gujarat
The hybrid renewable energy project will supply renewable power to DCM Shriram's Bharuch chemicals facility, increasing the company's total renewable energy capacity to 176 MW upon commissioning in June 2027.
Business | 18/07/2026 | By News Bureau
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