- Previously, the last date for enlistment for both approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) List-I and ALMM List-II was 31st Match, 2020
- The List I include models and manufacturers of solar PV modules and List II specifies models and manufacturers of solar PV cells
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadlines for the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) that includes both List-I for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and List-II for solar PV cells by next six months. This has been to provide relief to the renewable energy firms facing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic
Previously, the last date for enlistment for both ALMM List-I and ALMM List-II was 31st Match, 2020. Now it has been extended to 30th September 2020.
Reliability of solar PV manufacturers
MNRE in a letter said, “Due to temporary disruptions due to COVID-19 epidemic and the current lockdown and the prevailing situation due to such epidemic, it has been decided with the approval of MNRE & Power Minister to extend the effective dates for ALMM List-I (solar PV modules) and ALMM List-II (solar PV cells) by six months.”
In January 2019, MNRE had issued an order to ensure the reliability of solar PV manufacturers and protect the consumers’ interests. This order provided for the enlistment of eligible models and manufacturers of solar PV cells and modules complying with the BIS Standards. It also asked to publish it in a list called ALMM.
As per this order, List I includes models and manufacturers of solar PV modules. List II specifies models and manufacturers of solar PV cells. The effective date for operationalizing both the lists was scheduled as of 31st March 2020.
