The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided that no blanket extension of the deadline for applicability of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells beyond 1st June 2026 is required. The decision has been taken after detailed examination of representations received from stakeholders and wider consultations held with the industry.
Under the existing ALMM List-II framework for solar PV cells, Net-Metering and Open Access projects commissioned before June 1, 2026 will remain exempt from the mandatory use of ALMM List-II compliant solar cells. However, projects commissioned on or after the deadline will be required to comply with both ALMM List-I module and ALMM List-II solar cell requirements.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said it had received multiple representations from industry stakeholders regarding the June 1, 2026 implementation timeline, with some seeking an extension while others opposed any delay in enforcement. During the review process, the ministry also considered the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance on April 29, 2026, which treated the ongoing West Asia situation as a war-like condition and recommended that any project deadline extensions should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis rather than through a blanket policy approach.
After detailed examination of the representations received and wider stakeholder consultations, it has been decided that no blanket extension of the deadline for applicability of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells beyond 1st June 2026 is required to be provided.
However, in order to protect investments already made in the larger public interest, certain Net-Metering, Open Access and Renewable Energy power projects will be considered for appropriate time extension on a case-to-case basis. These include projects where installation of solar modules has been completed but commissioning is pending, or projects where effective steps towards implementation have already been undertaken by Renewable Energy power developers. Such effective steps will include land acquisition, financial closure, connectivity arrangements, approval of electrical drawings, and arrival or installation of solar modules.
Such cases will be considered for appropriate time extension in respect of applicability of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells after objective assessment of the supporting information and documentary proof submitted by the concerned developers.
Renewable Power Project Developers seeking time extension beyond 1st June 2026 may submit their claims, along with requisite documentary proof, through a dedicated portal developed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for this purpose on or before 30th June 2026. Such claims shall be examined by an Expert Committee to be constituted by the Ministry to recommend project-wise, case-to-case claims based on the information provided by the concerned Renewable Energy power developers.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has also clarified that residential net-metering consumers participating in the “Give It Up” campaign under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), who voluntarily forego Government subsidy, will continue to be governed by the existing Scheme Guidelines till the end of the scheme on 31st March 2027. However, such residential net-metering consumers shall mandatorily apply only through the National Portal for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The Ministry stated that these decisions reflect the Government’s commitment towards ensuring policy stability in the solar PV manufacturing ecosystem aimed at making India self-sufficient in solar PV manufacturing. The decision is also intended to safeguard investor confidence and protect investments already made in renewable energy power projects that could not be commissioned despite effective steps having been undertaken by developers.
Further details are available in the Ministry’s O.M. No. 283/63/2025-GRID SOLAR dated 25.05.2026, available on the official website of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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