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MNRE clarifies ALMM exemption for certain government solar projects
By August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for government solar projects. In its memorandum dated August 12, 2025, the ministry addressed queries on whether government projects under Net Metering, Behind-the-Meter, and Open Access mechanisms are exempt from using solar PV cells listed in ALMM List-II, if their bid submissions were made before the cut-off date of August 31,…

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MNRE revises ALMM rules for co-branded solar PV modules
By August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its guidelines for listing co-branded solar photovoltaic (PV) modules under the Approved Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Order, 2019. The amendments introduce expanded eligibility, longer validity, and stricter transparency norms. Under the revised framework, co-branding is now allowed in two cases. In Case I, both the brand owner and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) must be ALMM-listed, as per existing rules. In Case II, non-ALMM-listed brand…

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MNRE enlists 13 GW capacity in first ALMM List-II for solar PV cells
By August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the first version of its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, featuring a total listed capacity of 13,066 MW from six manufacturers. Adani Solar leads with 3,832 MW across two units—1,939 MW of bifacial Mono PERC from Mundra Solar Energy and 1,893 MW of bifacial TOPCon cells from Mundra Solar PV. FS India Solar Ventures (First Solar) follows…

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MNRE makes domestic sourcing of key wind turbine components mandatory
By August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

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…

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MNRE clarifies ALMM rules for captive govt solar projects
By July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified ALMM rules for behind-the-meter solar projects used for captive consumption by government entities and public sector enterprises. Projects commissioned before 1 June 2026 must use ALMM-listed solar PV modules, but are exempt from using ALMM-listed solar PV cells. Projects commissioned on or after 1 June 2026 must use both ALMM-listed modules and cells. This applies to installations under RESCO or CAPEX models. The clarification responds…

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Reliance, Avaada, SASA among new additions to ALMM solar module list
By June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the 39th revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Reliance Industries Limited has officially joined the ALMM list. Its new bifacial hetero-junction monocrystalline silicon (HJT) modules are now registered, with efficiencies reaching up to 23.12%. The listed capacity for its manufacturing facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, stands at 1716 MW/year. Avaada Electro Private Limited also made its debut….

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MNRE clarifies ALMM exemptions for net billing and virtual metering models
By May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that net billing, virtual net metering, and group net metering will be treated at par with net metering under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II. Currently, ALMM List-II covers only solar modules. However, starting June 2026, it will also include solar cells. In its clarification, MNRE stated that virtual and group net metering involve either multiple consumers of the same category or…

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MNRE clarifies ALMM norms for solar cells, defines rules for PID variants
By May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released detailed clarifications on the inclusion of solar cells in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). The guidelines define how product families and minor changes will be handled during the enlistment process. Solar cells with and without potential induced degradation (PID) resistance will be considered distinct product families and will be listed separately. Efficiency and wattage data collected during ALMM inspections will be used…

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MNRE lowers efficiency thresholds for off-grid solar modules under ALMM
By May 10, 2025May 10, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM), making it easier for low-wattage solar modules used in off-grid applications to qualify. The change applies to category-III off-grid systems such as solar lamps, street lights, and fans. These systems, with modules under 200 Wp capacity, will now require only 18 per cent minimum efficiency for enlistment. This applies to both crystalline-silicon (c-Si) and cadmium telluride (CdTe)…

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MNRE updates ALMM, adds 1,541 MW solar capacity
By January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM), increasing India’s total solar module manufacturing capacity under the list to 64.56 GW. The latest update includes two new manufacturers: Indosolar Limited, with an approved capacity of 1,525 MW, and Visaka Industries Limited, with 16 MW. Indosolar will produce bifacial mono-passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) and bifacial tunnel oxide passivated contact solar modules. Telangana-based Visaka Industries…

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