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Reliance, Avaada, SASA among new additions to ALMM solar module list

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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 invites proposals for rooftop solar innovations under PM Surya Ghar

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals under the “Innovative Projects” component of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The call aims to support new technologies and business models that advance rooftop solar (RTS) adoption across India. The deadline for proposal submission is 29 July 2025. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will act as the implementation agency. It will oversee project progress, fund use, and adherence to set…

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MNRE invites proposals for India-EU joint waste-to-hydrogen research

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has called for Indian proposals under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) for joint projects on Waste to Renewable Hydrogen Innovation. This initiative is part of Horizon Europe’s call HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D2-13, launched under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2. The programme aims to support the development of renewable hydrogen from biogenic waste, such as agricultural residues, forest biomass, and industrial wastewater, via biochemical…

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India showcases green hydrogen vision at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

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At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) presented India’s roadmap for becoming a global green hydrogen leader. India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable markets globally. The Government aims to achieve energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. As part of this transition, it launched…

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MNRE clarifies ALMM exemptions for net billing and virtual metering models

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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

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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

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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 launches green hydrogen certification scheme

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) to standardise and certify green hydrogen production in India.  The certification scheme sets a greenhouse gas emissions limit of 2 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of hydrogen. This threshold applies to hydrogen produced via electrolysis or biomass pathways, calculated as a 12-month average. The certification is mandatory if the producer receives government incentives, sells hydrogen domestically, or supplies a…

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MNRE proposes RLMM rule changes to promote local sourcing

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft amendments to the procedure for listing or updating wind turbine models in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM).  The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, tightening cybersecurity controls, and simplifying documentation. Stakeholders have three weeks to submit feedback. The draft mandates domestic sourcing of key components—blades, towers, gearboxes, and generators. A limited exemption applies to new models or manufacturers, allowing…

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MNRE issues revised draft guidelines for prototype wind turbines

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released revised draft guidelines for the installation and certification of prototype wind turbines in India. The new framework allows manufacturers up to three years to complete type testing and secure certification from internationally accredited agencies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai, will implement the framework. Prototype turbines will be installed only for type testing. NIWE will issue a recommendation letter to initiate the process….