New Delhi, Dec 10 || Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a significant amendment to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) Order, 2019, in a major step towards boosting domestic manufacturing and fostering self-reliance in India’s green energy industry.
This amendment introduces the long-awaited List-II for solar PV cells under the ALMM framework and is set to take effect from June 1, 2026. “Once the new rule kicks in, all solar PV modules used in projects – including government-backed schemes, net-metering projects, and open access renewable energy initiatives – will be required to source their solar cells from ALMM List-II, ensuring quality and reliability in solar PV cells used in India’s energy infrastructure,” Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a statement.
The introduction of List-II is a response to the country’s rapidly growing solar manufacturing capabilities. Until now, the absence of List-II was due to a limited domestic supply of solar cells. However, with substantial growth in India’s solar cell production capacity anticipated over the next year, this amendment is poised to change the dynamics of the industry, the statement said.
The amendment has been approved by the Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and underscores the government’s commitment to advancing India’s renewable energy agenda and ensuring a greener, more sustainable future for all, the statement said.