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
Govt. Invites Global Bids for 10 GWh ACC Battery Manufacturing Under PLIACC Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under the PLI scheme to strengthen grid scale energy storage, support renewable energy integration and boost domestic manufacturing.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Atria University and MiniMines Cleantech Solutions’ partnership will focused on developing AI and synthetic biology-enabled technologies for recovering lithium and other critical minerals from spent lithium-ion batteries and aligns with India's BioE3 Policy and National Critical Minerals Mission.
Energy efficiency | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Solar Sanga, Tata Power's outreach ambassador, will educate households on the PM Surya Ghar scheme, rooftop solar benefits, government subsidies, eligibility, application process, and suitable solar solutions for consumers' energy needs.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
Waaree ESS Commissions 5.15 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility
The advanced Industry 4.0-enabled facility marks a milestone in Waaree ESS’s 20 GWh manufacturing roadmap, supporting domestic production of battery packs, lithium cells and scalable energy storage solutions for India’s clean energy transition.
Energy Storage | 16/07/2026 | By News Bureau
NHPC Signs PPA with Chhattisgarh Discom to Supply Power from 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Project
NHPC has signed a 40-year Power Purchase Agreement with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company for the supply of electricity from its 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
Renewable energy / Hydropower | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Why Udaipur Is Emerging as Rajasthan's Next Rooftop Solar Growth Hub Under PM Surya Ghar
Backed by its selection under the MNRE's City Accelerator Program, attractive rooftop solar incentives and upcoming large-scale residential solar deployment under the ULA model, Udaipur is emerging as a key hub for rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Emmvee Photovoltaic Power has Reported Q1 FY27 Revenue of INR 1,555.5 Crore, PAT Jumps 103 Percent to INR 380.3 Crore and INR 548.1 Crore EBITDA.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Hitachi Energy Secures 165 MW/330 MWh BESS Project in Andhra Pradesh
Hitachi Energy has secured its first Battery Energy Storage System project in India – a 165 MW/330 MWh installation in Andhra Pradesh, marking its entry into India’s BESS sector.
Energy Storage | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
Dalmia Bharat Lays Foundation for INR 3,100 Crore Green Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Dalmia Bharat will invest INR 3,100 crore in a new Kadapa cement plant powered by over 80 percent renewable energy, creating 1,000 jobs and expanding sustainable manufacturing capacity by FY28.
Business | 16/07/2026 | By EI News Network
Cabinet Approves INR 1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 to Boost India's Semiconductor Ecosystem
The Union Cabinet has approved the Semicon 2.0 programme with a total outlay of INR 1,27,500 crore to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem through long-term policy support.
Policies & Regulations | 16/07/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey
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