Indosolar, Visaka Enter ALMM, Module Capacity Touches 64.5 GW

Indosolar, Visaka Enter ALMM, Module Capacity Touches 64.5 GW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the latest Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar modules. The latest list issued in January shed new highlights for the Indian solar market for the enlisted solar manufacturers of India. The updated list highlights that India’s total enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has reached 64.56 GW.

This edition of the ALMM saw the inclusion of two new solar module manufacturers: Indosolar and Visaka Industries. Indosolar has been enlisted with a total capacity of 1,525 MW, while Visaka Industries has been added with 16 MW of solar module manufacturing capacity.

New ALMM Entrants 

New capacity additions by new entrants. Source: MNRE

Indosolar Limited, a Noida-based company, received approval to enlist various models of bifacial mono-PERC and bifacial TOPCon solar modules. Similarly, Visaka Industries Limited, based in Telangana, gained approval to include its mono-PERC-based solar modules in the latest ALMM.

The updated ALMM now features a total of 97 domestic solar module manufacturers. This marks an increase from the previous list, issued on December 26, 2024, which had 95 manufacturers. Prominent companies like Tata Power (including Tata Solar and TP Solar), Waaree Energies, ReNew, Goldi Solar, Emmvee, Mundra Solar (Adani), and First Solar continue to dominate the list with the highest production capacities.

ALMM Protection 

In March 2024, MNRE reimposed the ALMM to protect the interests of domestic solar module manufacturers. The reimplementation restricts the use of non-domestic modules, particularly targeting low-cost imports from China, for government and government-sponsored projects. This move aims to bolster local manufacturing and ensure quality standards.

Additionally, MNRE has introduced several updates to ALMM rules over recent years. These include setting minimum efficiency benchmarks for various solar projects, such as rooftop installations, solar street lighting, and utility-scale projects. In a significant development, the ministry also approved the inclusion of thin-film cadmium-based solar modules under the ALMM. This change benefits manufacturers like First Solar, which specializes in cadmium-based thin-film technology.

These measures underscore MNRE’s commitment to promoting high-efficiency domestic solar modules while fostering a competitive and sustainable solar manufacturing ecosystem in India.