**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided against a blanket extension for the applicability of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026. To safeguard existing investments, the Ministry will allow case-to-case extensions for specific projects that have demonstrated significant implementation progress. Affected developers must submit their claims and supporting documentation through a dedicated portal by June 30, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Policy Deadline and Applicability**
* ALMM List-II requirements for solar PV cells will strictly apply to projects commissioned after June 1, 2026.
* Projects commissioned prior to this date remain exempt under the existing framework.
* The decision follows industry consultations and considerations regarding the West Asia situation, opting for specific rather than blanket relief.
**Criteria for Case-to-Case Relief**
* Extensions will be considered for Net-Metering, Open Access, and Renewable Energy power projects to protect investments already made.
* Eligible projects include those where module installation is complete but commissioning is pending.
* Relief is also available for projects where "effective steps" toward implementation are proven, such as:
* Land acquisition and financial closure.
* Connectivity arrangements and approval of electrical drawings.
* Arrival or installation of solar modules.
**Administrative and Review Process**
* Claims for time extensions must be submitted through the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) portal on or before June 30, 2026.
* Submissions must include requisite documentary proof for objective assessment.
* An Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry will review claims and recommend project-wise extensions based on submitted information.
**Residential Sector Guidelines**
* Residential net-metering consumers under the "Give It Up" campaign (PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana) who forgo subsidies are governed by existing guidelines until March 31, 2027.
* These consumers must apply exclusively through the National Portal for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
**Impact Analysis**
**Renewable Energy Power Developers**
**Impact**
Developers face a firm deadline of June 1, 2026, for ALMM List-II compliance. Failure to commission projects by this date without an approved extension will necessitate compliance with updated manufacturing lists, potentially affecting project costs and component sourcing.
**Action Required**
Identify projects at risk of missing the deadline and submit formal claims for extension with comprehensive documentary proof (e.g., land records, financial closure papers) via the NISE portal by June 30, 2026.
**Residential Net-Metering Consumers ("Give It Up" Participants)**
**Impact**
These consumers receive an extended compliance window until March 31, 2027, providing more flexibility for project completion under existing scheme guidelines.
**Action Required**
Ensure all applications are processed through the official National Portal for PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to remain eligible for the extended timeline.
**Solar PV Manufacturers**
**Impact**
The refusal of a blanket extension reinforces the government’s commitment to domestic manufacturing self-sufficiency, providing a stable policy environment for ALMM-listed manufacturers.
**Action Required**
Scale production and supply chains to meet the anticipated demand for ALMM-compliant solar PV cells as the June 2026 deadline approaches.
Key Entities Referenced
Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II: The regulatory framework governing the mandatory use of approved solar PV cells, for which a blanket extension of the June 2026 deadline has been denied.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The nodal ministry responsible for deciding the applicability of ALMM provisions and overseeing the solar manufacturing ecosystem in India.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY): A government scheme for residential consumers whose participants under the 'Give It Up' campaign are subject to specific guideline exemptions until March 2027.
National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE): The institution responsible for developing a dedicated portal for renewable energy developers to submit claims for project-wise time extensions.
Expert Committee: A committee to be constituted by the Ministry to examine and recommend case-to-case relief for projects seeking extensions beyond the 2026 deadline.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
No Blanket Extension of Approved List of Models
and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II Beyond 1st
June 2026
Case-to-Case Relief to Protect Investments Already Made
Posted On: 25 MAY 2026 7:44PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (M/o N&RE) 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 framework for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, Net-Metering Projects and Open
Access Projects commissioned prior to 1st June 2026 are exempt from the applicability of ALMM List-II
for solar PV cells. Projects commissioned after this date will be required to comply with the ALMM List-
II provisions.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had received several representations regarding the timeline
of 1st June 2026, with some stakeholders seeking extension of the deadline and others seeking that no
extension be granted. During the review process, the Ministry also considered the Office Memorandum
dated 29.04.2026 issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, which, inter alia, advised
treatment of the ongoing West Asia situation as war and suggested that time extension for a period of not
less than two months and not more than four months may be considered on the basis of specific situations
and not through a blanket policy.
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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