GS3 · Environment18 Jul 2026 · PIB
No Change in ALMM Policy; Centre Provides Extended Relief Window for Select Solar Projects up to December 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (M/o N&RE) has decided that while there will be no change in the policy of Government of India in respect of implementation of Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells, and no blanket extension in applicability of ALMM List-II for solar power projects will be provided, however, a limited window is being provided for Net-metering projects and Open Access RE power projects, whereby such projects can now commission with exemption of ALMM List-II (for solar PV cells), till 31 st December 2026.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Government of India has decided to maintain the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II policy for solar PV cells.
- 02There will be no blanket extension in the applicability of ALMM List-II for solar power projects.
- 03A limited window is being provided for Net-metering projects and Open Access RE power projects to commission with exemption from ALMM List-II till 31st December 2026.
- 04The earlier dispensation for these projects was available till 31st May 2026.
- 05The Government aims to make India self-reliant in solar PV manufacturing and establish it as a major player in the global value chain.
- 06The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (M/o N&RE) has issued an Order (OM No. 283/53/2026-GRID SOLAR) dated 18th July 2026 regarding this decision.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that the ALMM policy change will benefit all solar power projects, but actually it only applies to Net-metering and Open Access RE power projects.
- Most people think that the exemption from ALMM List-II is a blanket extension, but actually it's a limited window for specific projects.
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- D.The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, successfully concluded the three-day international seminar "Saushrutam 2026" with the valedictory session held on July 17, 2026.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (M/o N&RE) has decided that while there will be no change in the policy of Government of India in respect of implementation of Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) List… Source: PIB, 18 July 2026 — https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2286144
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