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MNRE Expands ALMM List-I to Over 204 GW as India's Solar Manufacturing Capacity Continues to Grow

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I, adding 10,494 MW of new solar module manufacturing capacity in its July 2026 revision. With the latest update, the cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity enlisted under the ALMM framework has increased to 204,383 MW (204.38 GW), reflecting the continued expansion of India's domestic solar manufacturing industry.

The latest revision introduces six new manufacturers to ALMM List-I, contributing a combined 5,212 MW of approved manufacturing capacity. The new entrants include Havells India with 1,221 MW, Solarium Green Energy with 1,230 MW, SSSV Textile Industries (Aroma Solar) with 1,232 MW, ISH Solar with 816 MW, Powersphere Renewable with 654 MW, and NRG SOL Power with 59 MW. Their inclusion broadens the pool of approved domestic suppliers eligible to participate in government-supported solar projects and public procurement programmes.

Existing manufacturers also recorded significant capacity additions in the latest update. Cosmic PV Power commissioned additional manufacturing capacity of 1,848 MW, increasing its total ALMM-listed capacity to 3,150 MW, while Icon Solar-En Power Technologies (Icon Solar) added 2,557 MW, taking its cumulative enlisted capacity to 3,131 MW through expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Gujarat.

Several other domestic manufacturers also enhanced their approved capacities. Eastman Green Technologies added 392 MW, Sri Savitr Solar expanded by 204 MW, Ganesh Green Bharat increased capacity by 188 MW, Solarmint Energies (formerly Sun N Sand Exim (India)) added 111 MW, Jakson Engineers expanded by 43 MW, and Green Brilliance Renewable Energy added 12 MW. Meanwhile, following an update in approved product models, Mundra Solar Energy (Adani Solar) recorded a marginal reduction of 73 MW in its enlisted capacity.

The July revision follows the previous ALMM update issued on May 1, 2026, when MNRE added 20,745 MW of approved module manufacturing capacity, taking the total listed capacity to 193,889 MW. The successive capacity additions indicate rapid growth in India's domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem as companies continue to invest in new production facilities and expand existing plants.

Introduced in 2021, the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) serves as a quality assurance and domestic manufacturing support mechanism for India's solar sector. Under the framework, only solar modules manufactured by companies included in ALMM List-I are eligible for use in government-backed solar projects, public procurement programmes, and schemes that receive central financial assistance. The policy aims to ensure product quality, strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, and reduce dependence on imported photovoltaic equipment.

The ALMM framework has expanded significantly over the past year to cover additional segments of the solar manufacturing value chain. From June 1, 2026, the procurement of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells for applicable projects also became subject to ALMM List-II requirements. Since the release of the first ALMM List-II in July 2025, the ministry has revised the list multiple times, with the total approved solar cell manufacturing capacity now reaching 30,508 MW.

Further strengthening India's self-reliance strategy, MNRE announced in March 2026 the introduction of ALMM List-III, which will cover solar ingot and wafer manufacturers. The new framework is scheduled to become mandatory from June 1, 2028, creating a more integrated domestic supply chain from upstream manufacturing through to finished solar modules. The first List-III will be notified once at least three independent wafer manufacturers with a combined manufacturing capacity of 15 GW are enlisted.

The continued expansion of the ALMM framework aligns with India's broader objective of building a globally competitive solar manufacturing ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Combined with the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules and rising domestic demand driven by the country's target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030, the growing ALMM-listed capacity is expected to improve supply chain resilience, encourage private investment, and support the rapid deployment of utility-scale and rooftop solar projects across the country.