The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells by adding new domestic manufacturing capacities. The latest revision notably marks the entry of Avaada Electro Ltd into India’s approved solar cell manufacturing ecosystem.
According to the revised list issued on July 22, 2026, Avaada Electro has secured approval for its 610 MW per annum solar cell manufacturing facility located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. With this addition, the company becomes one of the newest participants in India’s growing domestic solar cell manufacturing sector.
Avaada Electro has been approved to manufacture high-efficiency N-type TOPCon solar cells in both half-cut and full-cell G12 configurations. The approved products have efficiency levels ranging from 24.50% to 26.30%, making the company one of the higher-efficiency domestic solar cell manufacturers listed under ALMM List-II.
Industry watchers said Avaada’s inclusion is a major development as the Indian solar industry continues its transition to N-type technologies, especially TOPCon. The higher efficiencies and better performance of these technologies make them increasingly preferred for utility-scale and commercial projects.
One of the latest revisions of the ALMM is Avaada’s inclusion, which also includes Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd’s capacity expansion. The company has received approval for another 1,077 MW of Mono PERC bifacial solar cell manufacturing capacity at its Greater Noida facility.
“While Fujiyama’s approval is an expansion of an existing manufacturer, the latest update also highlights the entry of new solar cell manufacturers into the ALMM ecosystem, indicating continued investments into India’s upstream solar manufacturing industry.
The additions are taking place at a time when there is growing domestic demand for locally manufactured solar cells, following the implementation of ALMM List-II and an increasing focus on domestic sourcing under various government programmes and utility procurement initiatives.
The inclusion of Avaada Electro on the approved list is expected to strengthen India’s domestic solar supply chain and advance the government’s goal of reducing reliance on imported solar cells while creating a competitive indigenous manufacturing ecosystem.
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