Key Takeaways
- The government has extended the exemption for net-metering and open access renewable energy projects until December 31, 2026.
- There will be no changes to the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV cells.
- This extension aims to protect investments and support the growth of the solar PV manufacturing sector in India.
Extension of Net-Metering and Open Access Renewable Projects
The Indian government announced on Saturday that the exemption period for net-metering and open access renewable energy projects has been extended to December 31, 2026, as part of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) policy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that the existing rules governing the ALMM List-II for solar PV cells remain unchanged.
The extension applies specifically to select solar projects that can now commission under a limited exemption from ALMM List-II requirements until the end of 2026. Previously, this exemption was set to expire on May 31, 2026. However, the MNRE has emphasized that there is no blanket extension for the application of ALMM List-II across all solar power projects.
This decision is expected to aid standalone solar PV module manufacturers by safeguarding their existing investments, particularly in inventory. The extended timeframe will allow manufacturers to adjust their sourcing of solar cells from ALMM List-II certified producers, whose capacities are steadily increasing.
The MNRE further states that bolstering solar PV manufacturing is critical to India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in this sector, simultaneously positioning the country as a key player in the global solar value chain. This initiative is in line with the government’s broader objective of promoting renewable energy and enhancing domestic production capabilities within the solar industry.
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