Solar capacity at 45 GW, below annual target of 50 GW
The question asked about the impact of the ALCM (Approved List of Cell Manufacturers) notification on solar energy projects, specifically regarding implementation timelines, mandatory cell usage, industry challenges, and capacity figures. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provided the official answer.
Shri Selvaganapathi T.M. (asked), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (answered)
- Projects awarded through bidding with last date of bid submission on or before 31.08.2025 are exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells
- Net-Metering & Open Access Projects commissioned by 31.12.2026 are exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells
- Additional seven months' time-extension granted till 31.12.2026 for Net-Metering/Open Access projects
- Installed solar PV module manufacturing capacity in India as of 07.08.2026 is around 213 GW
- Installed solar PV cell manufacturing capacity in India as of 07.08.2026 is around 32 GW
- Capacity addition for solar power in India in FY 2025-26 was around 45 GW
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Parliamentary Q&A
12.08.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Impact of ALCM Notification on Solar Energy Projects |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q352 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 12.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |