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MNRE Updates ALMM List, Expands Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) by adding Easy Photovoltech (81 MW) and Akshaya Solar Power (India) (33 MW). With these additions, the total number of solar module manufacturers under ALMM has risen to 92. However, despite new inclusions, the cumulative module manufacturing capacity has declined to 67,188 MW from 67,401 MW, primarily due to the expiration of registrations of some companies.

Additionally, FS India Solar Ventures, ReNew Photovoltaics, Blue Bird Solar, and Australian Premium Solar (India) have been included in the provisional ALMM list with a combined applied capacity of 7,454 MW. Manufacturers obtaining Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification receive provisional ALMM enlistment within seven days, followed by a two-month window for factory inspection and final approval. If a company fails this inspection within the given timeframe, its provisional enlistment is considered final.

The ALMM mandate has played a crucial role in boosting domestic solar module manufacturing, particularly for government-backed projects that require ALMM-listed modules. Furthermore, starting June 1, 2026, solar cells will also be included under ALMM, ensuring a broader quality and compliance framework. The MNRE introduced the ALMM List-II for solar cells in December 2023, further strengthening regulations in the sector.