From June 1, solar projects must use only locally made cells: Why this raises concerns

The government’s domestic sourcing mandate is aimed at reducing dependence on imports. But it may also squeeze smaller ...

India Tweaks Solar Rules To Cut China Dependence, Manufacturers Divided

Manufacturers say modules built using domestic cells are substantially more expensive than those using imported cells.
The Financial Express

Solar DCR rule takes effect; rooftop installations face higher costs

Rooftop solar installations may become costlier as new domestic sourcing rules for solar cells take effect. The mandate is ...

Solar project costs in Raj likely to go up 30% with local-cells-only policy

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BT Explainer: Planning a rooftop solar system? New rule from June 1 could increase costs by this amount

Planning to install a rooftop solar system? A new government rule that came into effect on June 1 could increase installation ...
BW Businessworld

ALMM Deadline Stays: What MNRE’s June 1 Solar Rule Means For India’s Renewable Sector

While rejecting a broad extension, MNRE has created a case-by-case exemption mechanism for projects that can demonstrate ...
Tech Times

India Solar Cell Mandate Takes Effect: Pahal Solar Builds Compliance Edge Into 4.4 GW Expansion

Pahal Solar enters India’s post-ALMM List-II era with a 4.4 GW expansion and a 2 GW TOPCon cell plant under construction in ...

No blanket extension of ALMM list for solar cells beyond June 1, says MNRE

Under the existing framework for ALMM List-II for solar PV cells, net-metering projects and open-access projects commissioned before June 1, 2026, are exempt ...