By Enersider Desk | New Delhi | 9 June 2026
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a relaxation in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework for solar PV modules, aimed at simplifying the enlistment process for higher-wattage module models.
According to the ministry, higher-wattage solar PV module models with wattage up to 3 per cent higher than the highest-rated module already enlisted in ALMM can now be included without undergoing physical factory inspection, provided the manufacturing facility, production line and machinery remain unchanged.
The Ministry stated that the relaxation has been introduced following representations received from the industry and after examination in consultation with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Manufacturers will be required to submit the necessary documentation for the higher power-bin models for review.
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The waiver will apply only when the base model has already been enlisted through the standard process involving factory inspection. If the increase in wattage exceeds 3 per cent, NISE will conduct an online inspection to verify the I-V curves of the highest-wattage model. Following successful verification of I-V performance, the model may be processed for ALMM enlistment.
MNRE clarified that the relaxation will be applicable only where there is no major change in the Bill of Materials (BOM), module design, cell size or configuration. The Ministry noted that the objective is to streamline the ALMM enlistment process in cases where the increase in module wattage is primarily driven by improved efficiency of solar PV cells.
The ministry further said that higher-wattage models will be added to the existing ALMM-enlisted module family. However, the permissible wattage range cannot accommodate the new model, a separate family will be created.
MNRE also clarified that inclusion of higher-wattage models through the relaxed process will not lead to any change in the enlisted manufacturing capacity. Any proposal seeking an increase in manufacturing capacity will continue to require physical inspection under the existing procedure.
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