Keyur Rakholiya ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) is MNRE's official roster of solar module and inverter models permitted for use in government-subsidized, DCR-mandated, and CFA projects in India. List I covers modules; List II covers inverters.
Quick Facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Term | ALMM — Approved List of Models and Manufacturers |
| Category | India Solar Regulations |
| Governance | MNRE |
| Portal | almm.mnre.gov.in |
| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
ALMM Categories
List I — PV Modules
Modules from manufacturers that meet:
- BIS certification (IS 14286).
- MNRE Technical Specifications.
- Factory audit by MNRE-empaneled auditors.
List II — Inverters
Inverters meeting:
- BIS certification (IS 16221).
- IEC 62109-1/2 compliance.
- IEC 62116 anti-islanding.
How to Verify ALMM Listing
- Visit almm.mnre.gov.in.
- Search by manufacturer or model.
- Check listing validity date.
- Download certificate for project file.
ALMM-Eligible Manufacturers (Examples)
Modules
- Adani Solar
- Waaree Energies
- Goldi Solar
- Vikram Solar
- Premier Solar
- Tata Power Solar
- ReNew Solar
- Jindal India Solar
- Mahindra Susten
- Many state-specific brands
Inverters
- Sungrow
- Huawei (India entity)
- SMA India
- ABB India
- Delta Electronics India
- Schneider Electric India
- Polycab
- Sungrow Smart Solar
Common Mistakes
- Specifying a popular international brand not on ALMM for a subsidized project.
- Using expired ALMM listing.
- Assuming ALMM = DCR (they’re different requirements).
- Buying gray-market modules claiming ALMM without portal verification.
Best Practices
- Verify ALMM listing before contracting for subsidized projects.
- Download ALMM certificate at point of purchase.
- For DCR-mandated projects, cross-check both ALMM and DCR eligibility.
- Maintain ALMM verification screenshots in project documentation.
Standards
- IS 14286 (Modules).
- IS 16221, IS 16170 (Inverters).
- MNRE Technical Specifications.
Key Takeaways
- ALMM is India’s mandatory approved list of solar modules and inverters for subsidized and government projects.
- List I = modules; List II = inverters. Both lists maintained by MNRE.
- Required for residential subsidies, government tenders, PM-KUSUM, SECI auctions.
- Not mandatory for purely private commercial; verify with DISCOM for net metering acceptance.
- Always verify listing via almm.mnre.gov.in before purchase commitment.
Related Reading
ALMM verification rarely happens in isolation — it’s one checkpoint among several that a subsidized or government-tender project must clear before commissioning. Our guide to state-wise solar permit processing times in India walks through how DISCOM and AHJ-equivalent approvals interact with equipment-eligibility checks like ALMM and DCR across different states. Because ALMM-listed equipment and CFA subsidy eligibility are frequently assessed together during project sanction, EPCs should confirm both separately rather than assuming one implies the other. Heaven Designs’ Solar Permit Design service helps document equipment compliance alongside the rest of the interconnection and permitting package, and for a look at current module specifications and manufacturer options, Heaven Green Energy’s solar module catalog is a useful reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 commonly searched questions about ALMM.
What is ALMM?
Is ALMM mandatory for all solar projects?
How do I check if a module is ALMM-listed?
How long is an ALMM listing valid?
What's the difference between ALMM List I and List II?
Can foreign manufacturers be ALMM-listed?
Do residential subsidies require ALMM?
Does ALMM apply to DISCOM net metering?
Why was ALMM created?
Is ALMM the same as DCR?
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