ALMM List-II: Net-Metering Exemption till Dec 2026

ALMM unchanged; List-II exemption for net-metering/open-access till Dec 2026

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Battle Brief

MNRE said on 18 July 2026 there will be no change in ALMM List-II policy for solar PV cells and no blanket extension. Net-metering and open-access RE projects get a limited exemption from ALMM List-II until 31 December 2026, extended from 31 May 2026.

Fact File

Released: 18 Jul 2026, MNRE
Policy: ALMM List-II for solar PV cells unchanged
Exemption: Net-metering and open-access RE projects till 31 Dec 2026
Earlier window: Till 31 May 2026
OM: No. 283/53/2026-GRID SOLAR dated 18.07.2026

In the news

ALMM List-II exemption for net-metering projects: what happened?

ALMM List-II pushes use of listed domestic solar cells. A short exemption helps projects already in the pipeline and module makers with inventory while cell capacity on List-II rises.

No blanket extension for all solar power projects.

Back Story

What is ALMM?

Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for solar PV modules and cells.

Why examiners care

Why does ALMM List-II exemption for net-metering projects matter?

RE manufacturing: Protect domestic cell ramp-up.
Projects: Limited relief for net-metering and open access.

Exam Radar

What can Prelims ask on ALMM List-II exemption for net-metering projects?

ALMM List-II unchanged; net-metering/open-access exemption to 31 Dec 2026 (was 31 May 2026).

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways; investment models

As per PIB (2026-07-18): MNRE kept ALMM unchanged but extended limited exemption from ALMM List-II (cells) for net-metering and open-access projects till 31 Dec 2026.
The rule balances fast solar deployment with buying Indian modules.

Quotable data point
MNRE kept ALMM unchanged but extended limited exemption from ALMM List-II (cells) for net-metering and open-access projects till 31 Dec 2026.
PIB: MNRE: ALMM relief window, 18 Jul 2026

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

The limited ALMM List-II exemption for net-metering and open-access projects now runs until

Answer (c) & explanation

MNRE, 18 Jul 2026.

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

Until when can net-metering projects commission with List-II exemption?

31 December 2026.

Is there a blanket ALMM List-II extension?

No.

What was the earlier exemption end date?

31 May 2026.