MNRE Revises ALMM List-II For Solar Cells, Adds Over 3,400 MW New Manufacturing Capacity In April 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the sixth revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar PV cells through an office memorandum dated April 13, 2026. This update is part of the government’s continued effort to ensure the use of high-quality solar components in the country and to strengthen domestic manufacturing.

The latest revision includes new companies and updated manufacturing capacities, along with details of advanced solar cell technologies. One of the key additions is Reliance Industries Limited, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The company has been enlisted with a manufacturing capacity of 1,238 MW per year. It will supply high-efficiency Heterojunction Technology (HJT) solar cells, which have an average efficiency of 25.40% and can reach up to 25.60%. The validity of this enlistment is from April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2030.

Jupiter Solartech Private Limited from Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is another new entrant in the list. The company has been added with a capacity of 991 MW per year. It will provide Mono PERC bifacial solar cells (P-type) with an average efficiency of 23.70% and a wattage of 7.94 W. Its enlistment is also valid until April 2030.

The revision also includes a major capacity update for Websol Energy System Limited in West Bengal. The company’s total enlisted capacity has been increased to 1,202 MW per year. It manufactures Mono Crystalline PERC bifacial P-type cells with an average efficiency of 23.55%.

MNRE clarified that the capacities mentioned in this revision represent the total approved manufacturing capacity for each company from the date of the update. These are not cumulative figures from previous lists. The ALMM List-II for solar cells was first introduced in July 2025, and it has been updated regularly since then.

With this revision, the government aims to ensure that solar projects in India use reliable and efficient solar cells. The performance details such as efficiency and wattage are based on data provided by the manufacturers, and the list helps maintain quality standards across the sector.

Mr. Prashant Mathur, CEO, Saatvik Green Energy Limited said “The latest revision of the ALMM List-II marks a defining moment for India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem. What we are witnessing is not just a policy milestone, but a clear signal of market-led confidence in domestic cell manufacturing. The entry of large industrial players, alongside the adoption of advanced technologies such as Heterojunction, reflects a decisive shift towards higher efficiency and long-term competitiveness.
This is a meaningful evolution from capacity creation to capability building. The pace of revisions over the past several months also underscores the momentum the sector has gained. Investments are increasingly being made with a long-term lens, reinforcing the credibility and resilience of India’s solar manufacturing ambitions.
The ALMM framework is beginning to deliver on its intended objective, attracting the right kind of investment that strengthens the ecosystem structurally. This is particularly encouraging for companies like Saatvik that have consistently believed in backward integration as a strategic imperative. India is now moving beyond bridging supply gaps to establishing itself as a reliable, future-ready manufacturing hub for solar technologies.”