The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced the List-II for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 1, 2026.
The projects required to use ALMM-enlisted solar modules from List-I will now also need to ensure that the modules are manufactured using solar cells listed under List-II starting June 1, 2026.
However, exceptions apply to projects with bid submission deadlines preceding the issuance of this order, exempting them from the List-II requirement regardless of their commissioning date. Furthermore, tenders issued after the introduction of List-II will explicitly include provisions mandating the use of both ALMM List-I and List-II-certified products. The projects commissioned before June 1, 2026, must comply if their bidding aligns with the revised timeline.
Net-metering and open access renewable energy projects required to use ALMM-listed modules will also need to adhere to List-II requirements after June 2026, unless commissioned before the cutoff date. Thin-film technology-based modules manufactured in integrated facilities listed under ALMM List-I will be considered compliant with List-II regulations. These modules will be applicable only for exempted projects.