Govt plans to issue ALMM for PV cells to push India's green transition

29 Oct 2024 CW Team

In 2019, the government introduced the ALMM order (List I) for solar modules to promote the production and use of domestically made solar panels, making it mandatory to source PV modules from models and manufacturers listed under ALMM List I. According to a memorandum from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the 2019 ALMM order initially covered only solar PV modules, while List II will now specifically address models and manufacturers of solar PV cells. However, this second list was not released earlier due to insufficient installed capacity of solar PV cells within the country to meet demand.

The draft amendment to the ALMM order, outlining the implementation of ALMM for solar PV cells, stated that with a significant increase in domestic PV cell capacity anticipated in the next two years, it is proposed that List II for solar PV cells under the ALMM be issued with effect from 1 April 2026. Additionally, solar PV modules listed in ALMM List I, with an expiry date beyond 31 March 2026, will also be required to use solar PV cells included in ALMM List II from 1 April 2026 onwards. Modules that do not comply will be subject to delisting from ALMM List I. Projects with bid submission deadlines before this order’s issuance will be exempt from the requirement to use cells listed in ALMM List II.

Vineet Mittal, President of the Sustainable Projects and Developers Association (SDPA), commented that implementing an ALMM system for solar cells will strengthen domestic manufacturing by ensuring that only approved, high-quality products are used in government-backed projects, promoting self-reliance and reducing dependency on imports, essential for achieving India’s renewable energy goals. Yogesh Dua, co-founder of UTL Solar, expressed support for the government’s efforts, stating that the initiative would propel the 500 GW vision while benefiting consumers through more efficient solar projects.

The government is planning to establish an Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells, similar to the existing module manufacturing list, to advance India's shift towards green energy. This second list (List II) under the ALMM for solar PV cells is set to take effect from 1 April 2026. In 2019, the government introduced the ALMM order (List I) for solar modules to promote the production and use of domestically made solar panels, making it mandatory to source PV modules from models and manufacturers listed under ALMM List I. According to a memorandum from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the 2019 ALMM order initially covered only solar PV modules, while List II will now specifically address models and manufacturers of solar PV cells. However, this second list was not released earlier due to insufficient installed capacity of solar PV cells within the country to meet demand. The draft amendment to the ALMM order, outlining the implementation of ALMM for solar PV cells, stated that with a significant increase in domestic PV cell capacity anticipated in the next two years, it is proposed that List II for solar PV cells under the ALMM be issued with effect from 1 April 2026. Additionally, solar PV modules listed in ALMM List I, with an expiry date beyond 31 March 2026, will also be required to use solar PV cells included in ALMM List II from 1 April 2026 onwards. Modules that do not comply will be subject to delisting from ALMM List I. Projects with bid submission deadlines before this order’s issuance will be exempt from the requirement to use cells listed in ALMM List II. Vineet Mittal, President of the Sustainable Projects and Developers Association (SDPA), commented that implementing an ALMM system for solar cells will strengthen domestic manufacturing by ensuring that only approved, high-quality products are used in government-backed projects, promoting self-reliance and reducing dependency on imports, essential for achieving India’s renewable energy goals. Yogesh Dua, co-founder of UTL Solar, expressed support for the government’s efforts, stating that the initiative would propel the 500 GW vision while benefiting consumers through more efficient solar projects.

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