The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) order for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, which was originally notified to be applicable from June 1, 2026.
As per the amendment, the ALMM for solar PV cells will become mandatory one month after the publication of the ALMM list, which is currently under process. This amendment modifies the earlier order which was issued on December 2024, and is applicable to projects bid out by government agencies, including those under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The date for mandatory use of ALMM-listed solar PV cells for projects commissioned from June 1, 2026, however, remains unchanged.