ALMM Update: Solar PV Module Manufacturers List Expands to 97
The September 2024 update to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) increased the number of approved solar module manufacturers from 94 to 97, adding Powertrac Solar, Sun N Sand Exim, and Junna Solar Systems.
September 30, 2024. By EI News Network
The list has three new entrants viz. Powertrac Solar Projects Ltd. from Gujarat with an annual capacity of 47 MW, Sun N Sand Exim (India) Pvt. Ltd. from Haryana with 69 MW, and Junna Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd. from Telangana which adds 94 MW to the list. With the recent additions to the ALMM List and increased capacities from firms like Waaree Energies (1,144 MW), RenewSys India (435 MW) and Goldi Solar (235 MW), India's total enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has now reached over 56 GW.
The ALMM, reinstated in April 2024 ensures that only models on this list are eligible for government-backed projects, which is critical for domestic manufacturers as it limits non-listed imports, particularly from China. This provides critical protection for domestic solar manufacturers and encourages competition within the Indian market.
In August 2024, companies such as Avaada Electro, Laxmi Solar, and Uratom Solar, were added. Additionally, 12 companies have been granted provisional enlistment for their solar modules. It may be mentioned that this enlistment will become final only if they adhere to the government's regulations.
The modules listed in the current ALMM are approved for use from 2024-2028, providing a stable framework for solar manufacturers to contribute to India’s renewable energy goals.
It may also be noted that, with the installed capacity of solar PV cells in the country expected to increase substantially in the next two years, the government proposes to issue List-II of solar PV cells under ALMM, which shall be effective from April 1, 2026. The idea behind this move is to encourage domestic manufacturing of solar power equipment including modules and cells and thereby reduce reliance on import.
The ALMM plays a key role in shaping India’s solar industry by ensuring quality standards and encouraging local manufacturing, which aligns with India’s broader aim of expanding its renewable energy portfolio and reducing dependency on imports.
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