MNRE Sets DCR Portal Route for ALMM List-II Extension Requests

The requests must be submitted along with the supporting documents

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed renewable energy developers to submit requests for exemption from compliance with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II for solar cells only through the dedicated domestic content requirement (DCR) portal.

The requests must be submitted along with all the supporting documents and evidence.

The DCR Portal can be accessed at: solardcrportal.nise.res.in

The advisory follows MNRE’s memorandum concerning compliance with ALMM List-II and protection of investments already made. In the memorandum, MNRE ruled out a blanket extension of the ALMM List II deadline beyond June 1.

However, the memorandum sets out two categories of projects that may seek exemption from ALMM List-II compliance for solar cells.

MNRE has also stated that no physical applications will be accepted. Developers must ensure that all information and documentary evidence uploaded on the portal is complete, accurate, and duly authenticated.

Last month, MNRE discontinued the provision that allowed installation submissions containing duplicate entries of solar module or inverter serial numbers to be submitted based on a vendor undertaking under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

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