Summary: — # Context & Authority * Issued by **Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Grid Solar Power Division**. * Based on earlier O.M.s (2019, 2024, 2025) amending and clarifying the **ALMM Order**. * First revision of **ALMM List-II (Solar PV Cells)** released on **31 July 2025**, effective with annexed manufacturers and models. […]
Summary: — ### Context * The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued an Office Memorandum (OM) on **28th July 2025** regarding the **Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)** for **Solar PV cells**. * This OM supplements the existing ALMM framework for **solar PV modules (List-I)** by operationalizing **ALMM List-II (solar cells)**. * […]
In Short : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has amended the ALMM Order to include solar PV cells under a new List-II, effective from June 1, 2026. All government-backed and net-metering solar projects must use listed cells, enhancing quality control and supporting domestic manufacturing. Existing bids before the amendment remain exempt, and detailed […]
Amendment to O.M. No. 283/59/2024-GRID SOLAR dated 09.12.2024 for Implementation of ALMM for Solar PV cells – reg. For more information please see below link:
Request for comments on Draft Application Form for applying for enlistment in ALMM (Approved List of Models & Manufacturers) for solar PV cells-reg For more information please see below link:
For solar energy sector, on 07.04.2021, the Cabinet approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, namely, ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’, with an outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore. Though on the same date, the Cabinet also approved another Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights), with […]
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released a report that outlines the significant potential for Australia to reshape its mining sector to capitalize on its rich critical materials resources and turn them into high purity materials and products through refining and manufacturing. The Critical Energy Minerals Roadmap shows how the mining and manufacturing sectors can […]