The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued the 8th revision of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for Solar PV Cells on July 22, 2026. This administrative update brings the total approved domestic solar cell manufacturing capacity to 30.98 GW. The current expansion is primarily driven by the debut of Avaada Electro Limited as an approved manufacturer and a significant capacity expansion by Fujiyama Power Systems Limited. These additions reflect the continued growth of India’s domestic upstream solar supply chain as the government enforces localization mandates to reduce import reliance.
New Entrant Spotlight: Avaada Electro Limited
Avaada Electro Limited has officially secured its first enlistment in ALMM List-II with this revision. The company has received approval for a high-efficiency manufacturing line featuring the following specifications:
- Facility Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra (A-67, MIDC Road, Additional Butibori Industrial Area).
- Enlisted Capacity: 610 MW.
- Technology Type: N-Type TOPCon (Half-Cut and Full-Cell models).
- Technical Specifications: The approved models (N-G12-18BB-HC-AVA and N-G12-18BB-FC-AVA) utilize the G12 cell size format (210 mm) and feature an 18-busbar, PID-free configuration.
Capacity Expansion: Fujiyama Power Systems Limited
Fujiyama Power Systems Limited has substantially increased its footprint in the approved list, more than doubling its previously enlisted capacity to support utility-scale demand.
| Metric | Previous Capacity (5th Revision) | New Enlisted Capacity (8th Revision) |
| Facility Location | Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP | Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP |
| Enlisted Capacity (MW) | 437 MW | 1,077 MW |
The listed model (UT-182M) utilizes Bifacial Mono-crystalline Silicon (Mono-c-Si) PERC technology. These cells feature a 182.2 mm size format and a 10-busbar, PID-free configuration.
Technical Metrics and Market Composition
The 8th Revision highlights a technological transition within the Indian solar sector. While conventional p-type technology maintains the majority share, high-efficiency n-type technologies are seeing rapid adoption among the 15 approved manufacturers.
- Mono-PERC Dominance: This technology remains the market leader, accounting for approximately 52% (16.06 GW) of the total 30.98 GW enlisted capacity.
- TOPCon Growth: Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) technology now represents 33% of the approved capacity. Seven manufacturers—including Waaree Energies, Adani (Mundra Solar), and Premier Energies—now operate approved TOPCon production lines.
- Alternative Technologies: The market currently features two sole providers in specialized categories: Reliance Industries for Heterojunction (HJT) technology and FS India Solar Ventures (First Solar) for Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film technology.
Regulatory Context and Specifications
The 8th Revision (dated July 22, 2026) specifies the efficiency benchmarks for the newest additions, demonstrating the high technical standards required for domestic enlistment:
- Avaada Electro Efficiency: 25.57% to 25.63%.
- Fujiyama Power Systems Efficiency: 23.13%.
Mandate and Exemptions: While ALMM List-II became mandatory for government-backed and KUSUM projects on June 1, 2026, the MNRE issued a critical update on July 18, 2026. This order provides a blanket exemption for net-metering and open-access projects, extending their compliance deadline to December 31, 2026. Looking forward, the MNRE has proposed deepening the localization roadmap with the introduction of List-III for solar wafers in 2028.
Reference and Validity Note
The manufacturing approvals within this revision are valid through 2030 (specifically July 21, 2030, for Avaada Electro and February 12, 2030, for Fujiyama Power Systems). Per MNRE regulations, capacity figures in any given revision are absolute for that specific manufacturing unit and are not cumulative with figures from previous lists.
Stakeholders are advised to consult the official MNRE portal at mnre.gov.in for the full authoritative document and the complete register of approved models.
Official Government Sources and Documentation
Based on the provided material, the following are the primary official sources and portals for tracking ALMM and DCR compliance:
- MNRE Official Notice: 8th Revision of ALMM List-II for Solar PV Cells (22.07.2026)
- MNRE Office Memorandum (PDF): Publishing 8th Revision of ALMM List-II
- MNRE ALMM Primary Information Page (All Revisions & Memoranda)
- NISE DCR Verification Portal (National Institute of Solar Energy)
- PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana National Portal
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