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MNRE Extends ALMM to Solar Wafers and Ingots, to be Effective from June 1, 2028

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has expanded its ALMM framework to include ingots and wafers under a new List-III, mandating their use from June 1, 2028. The first list will be published when at least three independent wafer manufacturers with a combined 15 GW capacity are enlisted, and the cut-off date will be 7 days post the initial list issuance

ALMM Amendment | March 18, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1520

MNRE Proposes to Extend ALMM to Solar Wafers from June 1, 2028

MNRE has issued a draft amendment to extend the ALMM framework to solar wafers from June 1, 2028, aiming to strengthen India’s domestic ingot-to-module value chain and cut import dependence. Stakeholders can submit comments and suggestions by October 11, 2025.

ALMM Amendment | September 13, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 3582

Solar Plant Set Up Solely for Charging Grid-Connected BESS Not Exempt from ALMM for Modules: MNRE

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that solar plants set up solely to charge grid-connected battery energy storage systems are not eligible for ALMM exemption for solar modules, as they do not qualify as behind-the-meter captive projects. The cut of date for ALMM for solar cells implementation will be 1 month from List-II publication.

ALMM Amendment | July 29, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 2030

MNRE Reduces Efficiency Threshold for Off-Grid Solar Modules Under ALMM

MNRE has revised the ALMM order to reduce efficiency thresholds for off-grid solar modules under 200W, promoting wider use in lamps, fans, and streetlights to boost clean energy access.

ALMM Amendment | May 08, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1328

ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells to be Effective from June 1, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the ALMM order to introduce List-II for solar PV cells, effective from June 1, 2026, to bolster domestic solar manufacturing and reduce import dependency.

ALMM Amendment | December 10, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 5152