MNRE makes domestic sourcing of key wind turbine components mandatory

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a directive mandating the use of select components from its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for all wind turbines going forward.

According to the ministry, the ALMM (Wind), previously referred to as the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM), now covers not only complete turbine models but also major components, including blades, towers, gearboxes, generators, and critical bearings. Manufacturers must use listed components when producing approved wind turbines.

This updated requirement will not apply to wind power projects already awarded or to captive, open access, commercial and industrial, or third-party sale projects expected to be commissioned within 18 months of the notification date.

New turbine makers and models have been granted temporary flexibility. Up to 800 MW of new capacity will be exempt from the component-list requirement for two years, allowing space for newer technologies that are not yet locally available.

Additional changes focus on disclosure, compliance, and cybersecurity. All turbine makers must now report their component suppliers and will be subject to facility inspections by MNRE-designated teams. A dedicated ALMM (Wind Turbine Components) list will be released separately.

Operational data from turbines must remain within India. Real-time data transfers abroad are prohibited. Further, manufacturers must establish a research and development centre, as well as a data centre or server infrastructure, within India within one year.

All applications for ALMM inclusion must be submitted electronically to the designated official, with specific email addresses provided. A new compliance portal will track supply chain activity, and quarterly reporting will be mandatory. Non-compliance may result in removal from the approved list.

MNRE intends these measures to encourage domestic production, increase transparency in sourcing, and strengthen data security across India’s wind energy infrastructure.