- Check the live MNRE ALMM List-I, never a saved old PDF.
- Match the exact model number — not just the brand.
- Confirm the wattage and the maker's enlisted capacity in MW.
- For List-II projects, confirm the cells too (date litigated — verify).
- Save the entry with the MNRE order date as your proof.
Checking the ALMM list sounds simple, but most rejected projects fail here. A buyer matched the brand, not the exact model number, or used a stale PDF. This guide walks you through the real check, step by step, so the module you order survives a DISCOM or audit query.
What checking the ALMM list actually means
Checking the ALMM list means confirming that the exact module model you plan to buy sits on the live MNRE ALMM List-I on the day you order. ALMM is the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. A model must be enlisted by its precise model number to count for most government-linked projects — subsidy jobs, many tenders, and net-metering approvals.
The check has more than one layer. You confirm the module is on List-I. You confirm the maker still has spare enlisted capacity. And for projects that need domestic cells, you confirm the cells sit on List-II. Miss any layer and the module can be technically real but still rejected. The ALMM list explained guide covers what each list contains.
The step-by-step ALMM check
Follow these six steps in order. Do them at the moment you are about to place the order, not weeks before, because the list moves.
Open the live ALMM List-I on the MNRE portal
Go to mnre.gov.in and open the current ALMM order. Always use the live list, not a saved PDF from last quarter, because MNRE adds and removes models often. Note the order date so you know how fresh it is.
Find the manufacturer, then the exact model number
Search for the maker, then drill down to the precise model number on the quote — not just the brand. A brand can have many models, and only some are enlisted. The model number must match character for character.
Confirm the wattage and series match the quote
Check that the wattage and series printed on the datasheet match the enlisted entry. Many makers list a wattage band; confirm your exact wattage falls inside the enlisted range for that model.
Check the enlisted capacity is not exhausted
Each enlisted maker has an enlisted capacity in MW. If the maker has sold out their enlisted capacity, new modules may not count. Ask the supplier to confirm current available enlisted capacity in writing.
Confirm List-II cell compliance if the project needs it
For projects that need List-II, confirm the cells inside the module come from an enlisted Indian cell maker. The List-II cell mandate date is litigated — confirm whether it applies to your order in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Save the proof with the model number and order date
Screenshot or download the list entry with the model number, capacity and the MNRE order date. Keep it in the project file, because the DISCOM or auditor may ask you to prove the module was enlisted on the day you ordered.
Steps reflect the general MNRE ALMM process. The live list, capacities and List-II status change often — verify each item against the current MNRE order before you rely on it.
Why the exact model number matters more than the brand
The model number matters because ALMM enlists modules one model at a time, not whole brands. A well-known maker may have dozens of model numbers, and only some are enlisted. A buyer who sees the brand on the list and stops there can still order a non-enlisted model from the same maker.
Match it character for character
Compare the model number on the supplier quote and datasheet with the enlisted entry, character for character. A single different letter or wattage suffix can mean a different, non-enlisted model. If the quote shows a shortened or rounded model name, ask the supplier for the full code before you check.
Watch for look-alike codes
Some makers use model codes that differ by one digit between an enlisted and a non-enlisted version. Read the full string slowly. When in doubt, ask the maker to point you to the exact row in the live list rather than trusting a verbal yes.
Reading enlisted capacity the right way
Enlisted capacity is the megawatt volume MNRE grants each ALMM maker, and it can run out. Being on the list is not enough on its own — the maker must still have spare enlisted capacity to cover your order. Once a maker ships past their enlisted capacity, the extra modules may not count.
For a large BOM, ask the supplier to confirm in writing how much enlisted capacity remains against the model you are buying. This is point-in-time and the maker's figure should be cross-checked against the live MNRE list. Treat any capacity number as something to verify, not gospel.
Checking List-II cells, not just the module
List-II is the approved list of solar cells, and for some projects the cells inside the module must come from an enlisted Indian cell maker. A module can be on List-I while its cells are imported. So a List-I tick alone does not prove List-II compliance.
Confirm whether List-II even applies to your order
The List-II cell mandate effective date — talked about around 1 June 2026 — faced deferment requests and court proceedings, including at the Karnataka High Court. Do not treat it as a settled fact. Confirm whether it was deferred in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026, before you tell a customer their module must have List-II cells.
Trace the cell chain of custody
If List-II applies, ask the module maker for proof that the cells came from an enlisted maker — the cell maker name, model and a paper trail. Our guide on building an ALMM-compliant BOM shows how to fold this into your purchase process.
What to do if the model is not on the list
If the model is not on the live list, do not order it for a project that needs ALMM. A model can be missing for a few reasons: it was never enlisted, it was delisted, or the maker has exhausted their enlisted capacity. Each needs a different response.
- Never enlisted — ask the supplier for an enlisted model instead, or pick another maker.
- Recently delisted — stop, and check whether modules already ordered are still allowed under any grandfathering window.
- Capacity exhausted — ask the maker when fresh capacity is expected, or switch models.
- Serial not found — if the model is listed but a specific serial fails, see the RFID or QR fix guide below.
If a model gets pulled after you have committed, the module delisted mid-project guide walks through your options. For a serial that will not resolve, the serial-not-found fix helps.
Common ALMM checking mistakes
Most failed checks come from a small set of repeat mistakes. Avoid these and your check holds up.
- Using an old PDF — the list changes; always open the live MNRE order.
- Matching the brand only — confirm the exact model number on the quote.
- Ignoring capacity — a listed maker can still be out of enlisted capacity.
- Skipping List-II — for domestic-content jobs, the cells must qualify too.
- No dated proof — save the entry with the order date for your file.
These overlap with the wider set of compliance mistakes that cause rejections. A clean check at order time prevents almost all of them.
How often to re-check the list
Re-check the ALMM list before every BOM order, not once per quarter. MNRE updates the list often, and a model that was enlisted when you quoted can be delisted by the time you order. The only date that protects you is the day you commit the purchase.
For long projects, also re-check near commissioning if your DISCOM cares about the status at connection. Keep each dated check in the project file. If anyone questions the module later, your dated proof shows it was enlisted when you ordered it.
How SuryaHub helps you check every BOM
A manual check works for one order; it breaks across dozens of jobs and several buyers. SuryaHub ties ALMM checking into the procurement and inventory module, so every BOM line records the model number, the enlisted-capacity note and the dated proof in one place. It links to the government workflow steps too, so the same module follows the job to net metering. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and any ALMM figures shown are scheme facts to verify, not guarantees.
Check ALMM on every order, not by memory
See how SuryaHub records the model, capacity and dated proof on each BOM.
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a module is on the ALMM list?+
To check if a module is on the ALMM list, open the live ALMM List-I on the MNRE portal, search for the maker, then match the exact model number on your quote. Confirm the wattage, the enlisted capacity, and the List-II cells if the project needs them. Save the entry with the order date.
Where is the official ALMM list published?+
The official ALMM list is published by MNRE on mnre.gov.in as a dated order. Always use the live list, because MNRE adds and removes models often. A saved PDF from a past quarter can be out of date. Note the order date so you know how fresh the list is.
Do I check the brand or the exact model number?+
You check the exact model number, not just the brand. ALMM enlists modules by precise model number, and one brand can have many models where only some are enlisted. The model number on the datasheet must match the enlisted entry character for character, or the check fails.
What is enlisted capacity and why does it matter?+
Enlisted capacity is the megawatt limit MNRE grants each ALMM maker. If a maker sells beyond their enlisted capacity, the extra modules may not count as ALMM-compliant. Ask the supplier to confirm current available enlisted capacity in writing before you place a large order.
How do I check List-II cell compliance?+
To check List-II cell compliance, confirm the cells inside the module come from an enlisted Indian cell maker on ALMM List-II. The List-II cell mandate date is litigated, so confirm whether it applies to your order in the latest MNRE order, status as of 20 June 2026.
How often should I re-check the ALMM list?+
You should re-check the ALMM list before every BOM order, because MNRE updates the list often and a model can be delisted between quotes. Re-checking at order time and saving the dated proof protects you if a DISCOM or auditor questions the module later.
Sources & references
The ALMM list, List-II cell status and certification rules come from primary government sources. Always confirm the current list and dates against the live MNRE order before you order.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Publishes the ALMM orders and List-I / List-II model and cell lists.
- NISE DCR portal ↗
Issues and verifies DCR certificates for domestic-content projects (verify URL).
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ↗
Runs IS 14286 module registration under the CRS / QCO.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, NISE & BIS sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Steps follow the general MNRE ALMM process and are re-checked every 30 days. The live list, capacities and List-II status change often and several are litigated — verify each against the current MNRE order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.