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
Oman Awards Consultancy Contract for Gas Power Projects
Oman awards Energoprojekt ENTEL consultancy contract for three new gas power projects.
Middle East Market | 01/10/2026 | By EI News Network
IIT Kanpur, NexPV to Develop India’s First CPV Sun Simulator
The SPV sun simulator to be developed by IIT Kanpur and NexPV will address the testing requirements of CPV modules, which operate under direct, parallel and narrowly angled sunlight.
Renewable energy / Concentrated Solar | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
TERI Study Calls for Multi-Fuel Strategy for India’s Mobility Transition
TERI Study highlights that economic considerations emerge as a key determinant of fuel suitability, alongside infrastructure, environmental performance and energy security.
Business | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Milky Mist Commissions 10 MW Solar Plant at Arasanoor
Milky Mist’s new plant at Arasanoor takes total solar capacity to 25 MW, with INR 109.60 crore invested in the facility.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 01/10/2026 | By News Bureau
Transrail Lighting Adds 12,000 MTPA Tower Capacity at Silvassa Plant
Transrail Lighting has expanded its tower manufacturing capacity by 12,000 MTPA at its Silvassa plant to 184,400 MTPA, with further expansion planned under phase 2 to take the company’s overall capacity beyond 200,000 MTPA.
Smart Grid / T&D | 01/10/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
MSEDCL Seeks 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh BESS for 5 Years
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has invited bids to procure 1,000 MW/4,000 MWh of BESS capacity for five years, with a 500 MW/2,000 MWh green shoe option, for on-demand energy storage services. Bid submission ends on October 6, 2026.
Energy Storage | 30/09/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Kearney Flags Transmission Gaps Threatening India’s 500 GW RE Ambition
Kearney’s report highlights planning, execution, grid congestion and digitalisation gaps as India scales its transmission network for renewable integration.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By News Bureau
TrueRE Oriana Power Divests 110 MWp Solar Portfolio to Actis
TrueRE Oriana Power transfers its stake in Truere Guj SPV and Truere Current to Actis as part of the INR 501-crore transaction.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By News Bureau
BLive Launches NXT Programme to Scale EV Rental Businesses
BLive has launched BLive NXT, to help entrepreneurs establish and scale EV rental and fleet businesses with technology and operational support.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By News Bureau
Juniper Green Energy Commissions Additional 100 MWh BESS Capacity in Rajasthan
Juniper Green Cosmic has commissioned 100.64 MWh BESS in Bikaner, Rajasthan, raising its capacity to 201.28 MWh.
Business | 30/09/2026 | By EI News Network
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