Renewable Equipments – Sector Update – MNRE extends ALMM List-II exemption till Dec’26
Published on 20 Jul 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified that no blanket extension in the applicability of ALMM List-II (solar PV cells) will be provided. Accordingly, all utility-scale solar power projects commissioned on or after 1st Jun’26 must continue to comply with the ALMM requirements by using ALMM List-I modules and ALMM List-II solar PV cells. However, as a one-time relief measure, MNRE has provided a limited extension for net metering projects (rooftop/self-consumption projects connected under discom net metering) and open access renewable energy projects (C&I captive, group captive and open access projects). These projects will be permitted to be commissioned using non-ALMM List-II solar PV cells until 31st Dec’26.
Earlier, this exemption was available only up to 31st May’26; the latest notification extends the relaxation by 7 months. All net metering and open access projects commissioned from 1st Jan’27 will also be required to comply with ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells.
