Ø Case-to-Case Relief
to Protect Investments Already Made
·
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has decided not
to grant a blanket extension for implementation of ALMM List-II for solar PV cells
beyond 1 June 2026.
·
The decision was taken after stakeholder consultations
and review of industry representations.
·
Under existing rules:
o Net-metering and
open access projects commissioned before 1 June 2026 remain exempt from ALMM List-II
requirements.
o Projects commissioned
after this date must comply with ALMM List-II provisions for solar PV cells.
·
The Ministry considered guidance from the Department
of Expenditure regarding the impact of the ongoing West Asia situation, which advised
case-specific extensions instead of a blanket relaxation.
·
While no general extension has been approved, selected
projects may receive relief on a case-by-case basis to protect investments already
made.
·
Eligible projects for possible extension include:
o Projects where
solar module installation is completed but commissioning is pending
o Projects where
significant implementation steps have already been taken.
·
Recognized implementation steps include:
o Land acquisition
o Financial closure
o Connectivity arrangements
o Approval of electrical
drawings
o Arrival or installation
of solar modules.
·
Renewable energy developers seeking extension beyond
1 June 2026 must submit claims with documentary proof through a dedicated portal
developed by National Institute of Solar Energy by 30 June 2026.
·
An Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry will
evaluate claims individually and recommend project-specific relief.
·
The Ministry also clarified that residential
consumers under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
who opt for the “Give It Up” campaign and forego subsidy will continue under existing
scheme guidelines until 31 March 2027.
·
Such residential consumers must apply through the National
Portal of the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
·
The Government stated that the decision aims to:
o Ensure policy stability
o Promote self-reliance
in solar PV manufacturing
o Protect investor
confidence and ongoing renewable energy investments.
<O.M. No.
283/63/2025-GRID SOLAR dated 25.05.2026>
[ABS News Service/26.06.2026]
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.