The ALMM 2 Deadline has received a limited extension after the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced a fresh relief window for specific solar projects. Under the latest government notification issued on 18 July 2026, Net Metering and Open Access renewable energy projects can continue commissioning without complying with ALMM List II for solar PV cells until 31 December 2026.
The decision does not alter India’s broader domestic manufacturing policy. The government clarified that there is no blanket ALMM Extension, and all eligible projects commissioned after 31 December 2026 must comply with ALMM List II requirements.
According to MNRE’s Office Memorandum No. 283/53/2026-GRID SOLAR, the exemption applies only to Net Metering and Open Access renewable energy projects. Utility-scale solar projects remain outside the relaxation and must continue following the existing Solar Policy India framework.
MNRE said, “There will be no blanket extension in applicability of ALMM List-II for solar power projects; however, a limited window is being provided for Net-metering projects and Open Access RE power projects whereby such projects can commission with exemption of ALMM List-II (for solar PV cells) till 31st December 2026.”
The extension also protects investments already made by standalone solar module manufacturers holding imported solar cell inventories. By allowing additional commissioning time, the government expects manufacturers to gradually transition to sourcing cells from ALMM List II-approved domestic producers as India’s manufacturing capacity continues to expand.
Industry estimates suggest the notification could unlock demand for approximately 10-12 GW of projects that were awaiting regulatory clarity. The additional demand may help reduce inventory pressures across module manufacturers while giving domestic cell manufacturers more time to scale production, particularly for advanced technologies such as TOPCon cells.
The latest Government Solar Notification also provides greater regulatory certainty for developers involved in rooftop and commercial solar installations. However, manufacturers that have invested heavily in domestic cell production, including companies such as Waaree Energies, Emmvee, Websol, ReNew Photovoltaics and Adani Solar, may face increased pricing pressure as imported cells remain temporarily available for eligible projects.
While the current ALMM Extension offers temporary flexibility, the government continues to pursue long-term manufacturing self-reliance. The next major milestone under the Solar Module Approval roadmap is ALMM List III, expected to introduce domestic sourcing requirements for ingots and wafers from June 2028.
Tags: ALMM 2 Deadline, ALMM Extension, Solar Policy India, Solar Module Approval, Government Solar Notification
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