NEW DELHI: In an attempt to discourage Chinese imports in India’s growing green economy, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has issued an order enforcing a list of approved solar photovoltaic (PV) models and module manufacturers for government-supported schemes, including projects from where distribution companies procure electricity for supply to their consumers.
This approved list of 23 modules and manufacturers (ALMM) is a non-tariff barrier and part of India’ strategy of erecting other obstacles, including subsidising finance for promoting local power equipment usage and prior-permission requirements for imports from countries with which it has a conflict, such as China.
Mint had earlier reported about the move aimed to boost domestic manufacturing and to protect domestic companies from cheap and sub-standard imports. A similar scheme, the Registered List of Models and Manufacturers, exists for the Indian wind energy sector.
