The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has issued 'Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017" vide Government of India Gazette Notification No. 2561 dated 5th September, 2017.

The above referred order of this Ministry, and amendments thereof, had been issued, inter-alia, with a view to ensure quality of solar cells, solar modules, used in solar PM power plants, by way of compliance of solar PV cells & modules with the applicable standards and testing requirements. However, since solar PV power installations are set up for a period of 25 years and solar PV cells and modules used in plants require long term warranty, it is desirable to ensure that such products are indeed made in units in which production has been claimed. It is possible that some units may claim production of solar cells & modules produced or made elsewhere. The reliability of producer is essential to protect the consumer interests and ensure larger energy security of the Country.

Accordingly, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has decided to enlist the eligible models and manufacturers of solar PV cells and modules complying with the BIS Standards and publish the same in a list called the "Approved List of Models and Manufacturers" (ALMM). Only the models and manufacturers included in this list will be eligible for use in Government/ Government assisted Projects/ Projects under Government Schemes & Programmes, installed in the country, including Projects set-up for sale of electricity to Government under "Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects dated 3rd Aug 2017 and the amendments thereof. The word "Government" shall include Central Government, State Governments, Central Public Sector Enterprises, State Public Sector Enterprises and, Central and State Organisations/ Autonomous bodies.

Only the models and manufacturers included in this list will be eligible for use in Government / Government assisted Projects / Projects under Government schemes & Programmes, installed in the country, including projects setup for sale of electricity to Government under the Guidelines issued by Central Government under section 63 of Electricity Act, 2003.

Solar Photovoltaic modules manufacturers have to apply in ALMM List-I and Solar Photovoltaic cell manufacturers have to apply ALMM List-II to enlist in ALMM.

• Solar Photovoltaic Modules
• Solar PV Cells