The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has undertaken a major expansion of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I for solar photovoltaic modules, adding 23,119 megawatts (MW) of manufacturing capacity in December 2025. With this latest revision, India’s cumulative ALMM-enlisted solar module capacity has risen to 144,841 MW, underscoring the rapid strengthening of domestic solar manufacturing capability.
ALMM serves as the official list of solar PV module manufacturers whose products are eligible for use in government-supported renewable energy projects, including utility-scale installations, net-metering and open access schemes. Inclusion on ALMM has become a key quality benchmark for developers, policymakers and investors alike.
New Entrants and Capacity Expansions
Six new manufacturers have been added to ALMM List-I, collectively contributing 4,187 MW of module capacity. Leading the new entries:
- Znshine Solarworld (1,552 MW)
- Inox Solar (1,274 MW)
- Macwin Solar Energy (405 MW)
- Eastman Green Technologies (Eastman Auto and Power) (374 MW)
- Frontier Energy (548 MW)
- Green Valley Motors (34 MW)
These additions reflect a widening of India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem, with both large and emerging players now enlisted to support the nation’s renewable energy expansion.
In addition to new entrants, existing manufacturers also increased their capacities under the ALMM framework. Notable expansions include:
- Waaree Energies boosted capacity at its Chikhli, Gujarat facility by 6,684 MW, bringing its total listed capacity to 16,444 MW.
- Rayzon Solar added 5,659 MW from its Surat plant, increasing its ALMM capacity to 9,065 MW.
- Goldi Solar listed 3,384 MW from a new Gujarat facility, lifting its total to about 18,000 MW.
- Insolation Green Energy (INA Solar) increased capacity by 1,589 MW, while Saatvik Solar Industries added 1,181 MW.
- Smaller additions came from Australian Premium Solar (335 MW), MKU Holdings (64 MW) and SAEL Solar Mfg. (36 MW).
By combining new capacity with upgrades from incumbent players, the ALMM revisions signal continued confidence in India’s domestic module production base and in its readiness to support large-scale solar deployments.
Strategic Impact on Renewable Deployment
The ALMM framework, introduced in 2019, was designed to elevate manufacturing quality standards and ensure that solar modules used in government-linked projects meet rigorous performance and safety criteria. Over time, the policy has elevated domestic manufacturing capacity from tens of gigawatts to well over 100 GW, accelerating India’s progress toward renewable targets.
In August 2025, India crossed a historic milestone of 100 GW PV module manufacturing capacity enlisted under ALMM, a marker of both industrial scaling and policy effectiveness.
The continued expansion of solar module capacity under ALMM has implications beyond generation alone. As more domestic solar capacity comes online, ancillary sectors such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid solar-storage solutions are poised for growth, helping to address intermittency and grid stability challenges. Increased availability of certified modules also supports developers in deploying storage-integrated systems more confidently.
The inclusion of new manufacturers and the dramatic rise in ALMM-enlisted capacity underscore India’s commitment to Make in India objectives and energy self-reliance. With renewable targets aligned toward 500 GW by 2030, this latest ALMM revision is a clear signal of momentum within the solar manufacturing sector, one that will have far-reaching impacts across the clean energy landscape.
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