Archive · 28 Jul 2025
MNRE Retains ALMM Mandate for Solar PV Cells, Effective June 2026
The government is keeping a rule called ALMM, which makes sure solar panel parts are made by reliable companies.
This rule is important for making sure the country has enough energy and for protecting people who buy solar panels.
The government is also helping solar panel factories in the country grow.
The government is making a small change to the rules to make it easier for companies to bid on projects, this will help them know the rules so they can use parts from the approved list of manufacturers.
The new rule starts on June 1, 2026.
The change is designed to help companies and support local solar panel manufacturing.
MNRE maintains the ALMM mandate for solar PV cells, effective from June 1, 2026.
The ALMM aims to ensure producer reliability, protect consumers, and enhance energy security.
The mechanism has promoted domestic solar manufacturing, currently at 91 GW for modules and 27 GW for cells.
An amendment clarifies procedures for government-tendered projects.
The amendment aims to provide clarity for bidders in tenders, boosting domestic manufacturing.
- Who
- The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- What
- The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to keep the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) mandate for solar PV cells.
- When
- The ALMM mandate for solar PV cells will take effect from June 1, 2026.
- Where
- The announcement pertains to the renewable energy sector in the country.
- Why
- To ensure producer reliability, protect consumer interests, and boost domestic solar manufacturing.
- Ministry
- MNRE
- ALMM Effective Date
- June 1, 2026
- Solar PV Module Capacity
- 91 GW
- Solar PV Cell Capacity
- 27 GW
- Amendment Date
- July 28, 2025
- Purpose of ALMM
- Ensure reliability, protect consumers, and enhance energy security.