ALMM/RLMM Compliance: A Regulatory Deep Dive

The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers ("ALMM") is a regulatory framework established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ("MNRE"), Government of India ("GoI"), to ensure the quality, reliability, and traceability of solar photovoltaic ("PV") modules and manufacturers – initially, intended for government-supported solar projects and has now been expanded to third party open access and privately set-up captive power projects. Only the models and manufacturers listed under the ALMM framework are eligible for use in such projects – including those that benefit from subsidies, incentives, or are implemented by government agencies. By maintaining a list of certified manufacturers and models, ALMM intends to standardize the industry, promote domestic manufacturing, and establish safeguards against low-quality imports.