ALMM mandate reimposed: What it means
The ALMM mandate reimposed from April 1, 2024 provides relief for solar developers with advanced progress in development and with expected commissioning post-March 31, 2024. It also allows exemption for open access-based and captive solar projects, enabling these projects to source modules from the most cost-competitive sources.
Oriana Power secures 16.83 MWp of solar projects under RESCO segment, Torrent to develop 3.7 MW PV plant for Benzo Chem
Oriana Power has secured new solar projects aggregating to 16.831 MWp capacity under the company’s RESCO business segment. Torrent Power will set up a 3.7 MW solar plant for consumption by Benzo Chem.
Oriana Power secures 29 MW solar EPC contract in Karnataka
The commercial and industrial solar solutions provider will construct the solar plant for consumption by a steel major in Karnataka.
Bright prospects ahead for corporate solar market
In an exclusive article for pv magazine, Bridge To India provides a quick look at the key drivers and outlook for the corporate solar market in India.
Karnataka dairy producers tender 100 MW solar for self-consumption
The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (KMF) has invited bids to install a 100 MW (AC) ‘group captive’ solar plant for its own consumption and its member milk unions.
Telecom industry body hails green energy open-access reforms
The Cellular Operators Association of India has welcomed lowering of the green energy open-access transaction limit from 1 MW to 100 kW under the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Open Access) Rules 2022.
Linde raises 26% stake in 32.5 MW solar plant for self-consumption
The captive solar plant is developed by Avaada Group through a special purpose vehicle called Avaada MHYavat. The solar electricity generated will power energy-intensive air-separation operations of the industrial gas producer.
Oriano secures 40+ MWp of open-access solar projects for cement manufacturer
The Mumbai-based utility-scale solar power development and EPC company has secured 30MWp of solar projects in Bihar and 10.30MWp in Jharkhand under captive, open-access mode.
MNRE delays ALMM implementation to open-access solar projects
The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) requirement will now apply to projects that request open access or net metering from October 1, 2022.
Distributed solar developers want ongoing open-access and net metering projects excluded from ALMM mandate
Over 4GW of open access and rooftop solar projects under various stages of development can get stuck due to the ALMM requirement, according to Distributed Solar Power Association (DiSPA).
