- List-II is MNRE's live register of approved solar cell makers.
- There is no fixed list to memorise — read the live one on the MNRE portal.
- Each line shows maker, cell model, enlisted capacity (MW) and validity dates.
- Verify by maker name, model, date and capacity before you raise a PO.
- Makers can be added, suspended, or expire — check status every time.
- The cell mandate (~1 Jun 2026) is litigated — confirm the latest MNRE order.
You want a simple answer: which companies can sell me compliant cells? The honest answer is that there is no safe printed list. The approved makers sit on a live register MNRE updates, so the real skill is reading and verifying that list, not memorising names.
What ALMM List-II is
ALMM List-II is MNRE's approved list of solar cell manufacturers. ALMM stands for the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. List-I covers solar modules; List-II covers the cells inside those modules. If a maker is on List-II, MNRE has approved that maker and its enlisted cell models for use in supported projects.
The key word is live. List-II is not a fixed PDF you download once. It is a register that grows when new makers are enlisted, and shrinks when an enlistment is suspended or expires. So this page does not hand you a list of names. It teaches you to read the real one.
List-I vs List-II in one line
List-I is for finished modules; List-II is for the cells that go into them. A compliant module under the cell mandate uses cells from a List-II maker. Our List-I and DCR-capable brands guide covers the module side.
Why List-II matters to procurement
List-II matters because, once the cell mandate is in force, a module is only compliant if its cells come from an enlisted List-II maker. Buy modules with non-listed cells and you risk being shut out of subsidised projects, even if the module itself looks fine.
For a distributor or EPC, that turns sourcing into a verification job. You are not just buying a good cell. You are buying a cell you can prove traces back to a live List-II line, on the day you bought it. That proof is what protects your project claim.
Think about the money at stake. A subsidy or a tender award can hinge on this one fact: were the cells from an enlisted maker? If an auditor later finds they were not, you can lose the claim, face a clawback, or get a project flagged. The cell costs a few rupees per watt. The risk attached to it is the whole project value. That gap is why a quick verify step is worth the few minutes it takes.
Who should run this check
The check is not only for the buyer who signs the PO. Your store team should know it too, so they do not quietly swap in a near-equivalent cell when a model runs short. A model swap that looks harmless can break compliance. Make List-II verification a habit across purchasing, stores, and project handover, not a one-person job.
Where the live list actually lives
The live List-II lives in the ALMM section of the MNRE portal at mnre.gov.in. That is the only copy that counts. A screenshot in a WhatsApp group, a reseller's PDF, or a name someone told you last quarter is not proof — those go stale fast.
Why a screenshot is not enough
A screenshot freezes the list at one moment. By the time you act on it, a maker may have been suspended or a capacity may have changed. Always open the official portal copy and note the date you read it. That dated check is your audit trail.
How often to re-check
Re-check the live list at three moments: when you shortlist a supplier, when you raise the purchase order, and when the goods arrive. Status can change between any two of those points. If your buying cycle is long, a maker that was active when you negotiated could be under review by the time you take delivery. Three quick checks beat one stale one.
What each column on List-II means
Reading List-II is mostly about understanding its columns. Each line is one enlisted maker and model, and each column tells you something you must check before you buy.
How to read the live ALMM List-II columns. Column names and layout follow MNRE ALMM orders and can change — source: mnre.gov.in (verify the current List-II before you rely on it).
How to verify one cell before you buy
Verifying a single cell is a short, repeatable check against the live list. Run it for every new supplier and every new model — do not assume.
Open the live List-II on the MNRE portal
Go to the MNRE ALMM section and open the current List-II for solar cells. Use the official link, not a screenshot or a reseller copy.
Find your supplier by enlisted-maker name
Search the maker name exactly as it appears on your invoice. A small spelling or legal-name difference can mean it is a different entity.
Match the cell model and technology
Confirm the cell model or technology you are buying is the one listed for that maker. A listed maker does not mean every model is covered.
Check the date and capacity
Make sure the enlistment is valid today, not expired, and that the enlisted capacity covers the volume you plan to source.
Save the proof with your purchase order
Take a dated copy or note the list version and date. Keep it with your BOM so an auditor can trace the cell to a live List-II line.
A listed maker is not a blank cheque
A maker can be on List-II for one model and not another. So matching the maker name is only half the job. You also match the cell model and technology on your invoice to the line on the list. If the model is not the listed one, the cell is not covered.
How to read enlisted capacity
Enlisted capacity is the yearly volume in megawatts MNRE has approved for that maker. It is a ceiling, not a promise of stock. A maker can only certify compliant cells up to its enlisted figure, so a small capacity line tells you supply may be tight.
Why capacity affects your sourcing plan
When many buyers chase the same high-capacity makers, the listed capacity gets soaked up fast. That is how shortages happen even with names on the list. If your volume is large, line up a second enlisted source early, and read our cell shortage procurement guide for tactics when supply is short.
How makers get added or suspended
List-II changes because enlistment is a status, not a one-time stamp. New makers are added when they pass MNRE's factory inspection and testing. Existing makers can be suspended, put under review, or allowed to expire if they do not renew.
What a status change means for you
A line marked suspended or under review cannot be used for compliant sourcing, even if the maker was fine last month. This is the single biggest reason to read the live list every time. A name that was safe in March may not be safe in June. For how enlistment itself works, see our List-II enlistment guide.
Point-in-time examples — read with care
We are deliberately not publishing a roster of company names as gospel, because it would be wrong within weeks. The pattern matters more than the names. A typical List-II line pairs a cell maker with a model like Mono PERC or TOPCon, an enlisted capacity figure, and validity dates.
Any specific names, models, or megawatt figures you see in trade press or older posts are point-in-time examples — verify on the live MNRE ALMM portal; capacities and listings change. Treat them as a hint of where to look, never as a final answer. The live list on mnre.gov.in is the only source you should act on.
The List-II cell mandate date
The List-II cell mandate — the date from which modules must use enlisted List-II cells — was set for around 1 June 2026. That date has been litigated and may have shifted. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026.
Do not plan a large procurement around a date you read on a blog, including this one. Check the current MNRE order yourself. Our cell mandate guide tracks the timeline and the open questions in more detail.
How SuryaHub helps you source compliant cells
Reading the list once is easy. Doing it for every PO, every model, and every supplier — and keeping the proof — is the real work. SuryaHub's procurement and inventory tracking keeps your supplier list, cell models, and the List-II check you ran beside each purchase order, so the compliance proof sits with the stock, not in someone's inbox. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the list facts here are MNRE rules, not guarantees.
Keep List-II proof with every PO
See how SuryaHub ties cell sourcing to your compliance trail.
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Frequently asked questions
What are ALMM List-II manufacturers?+
ALMM List-II manufacturers are solar cell makers that MNRE has approved and enlisted on the second ALMM list. Each entry shows the maker name, cell model, enlisted capacity in megawatts, and validity dates. The list is live and changes, so always read it on the MNRE portal.
Where do I find the live ALMM List-II?+
You find the live ALMM List-II in the ALMM section of the MNRE portal at mnre.gov.in. Open the current List-II for solar cells from the official link, not a saved screenshot or a reseller copy. The portal version is the only one an auditor will accept as proof.
How do I verify a solar cell is on ALMM List-II?+
To verify a solar cell is on ALMM List-II, find the maker by its exact enlisted name, match the cell model and technology, and confirm the enlistment is valid today and not expired. Then check the enlisted capacity covers your volume and save a dated copy with your purchase order.
What does enlisted capacity in MW mean on List-II?+
Enlisted capacity in MW is the yearly capacity MNRE has approved for that ALMM List-II maker. A maker can only certify compliant cells up to that enlisted figure. If your order plus other demand pushes a maker past its capacity, plan for tight supply or a second source.
Can a maker be removed from ALMM List-II?+
Yes. MNRE can add, suspend, or let an ALMM List-II enlistment expire. A line marked suspended or under review cannot be used for compliant sourcing. This is why you read the live list on the portal each time, rather than trusting a name you memorised months ago.
Is there a fixed list of ALMM List-II manufacturers I can memorise?+
No. The ALMM List-II of approved cell manufacturers is a live register that MNRE updates, so any printed list goes out of date. Names and capacities change as makers are added, suspended, or expire. Always read and verify the current List-II on the MNRE portal before you commit a purchase order.
When does the ALMM List-II cell mandate start?+
The ALMM List-II cell mandate was set for around 1 June 2026, but the date has been litigated and may have shifted. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026. Treat any date you see elsewhere as needing a fresh check on the MNRE portal.
Sources & references
The ALMM lists, orders and the cell-mandate timeline come from MNRE. Always open the live List-II on the MNRE portal and confirm the current status before you act on any name, model, or capacity.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Publishes the ALMM orders and the live List-I and List-II registers.
- ALMM enlistment & testing bodies ↗
Factory inspection and testing referenced in ALMM orders — verify the current body on MNRE.
- REC Limited ↗
Implementing agency referenced in several MNRE solar scheme orders.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE ALMM sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Column meanings and the verification steps are read from MNRE ALMM orders and re-checked every 30 days. We do not publish a fixed maker list; any names or capacities are point-in-time examples to verify on the MNRE portal. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.