India allows non-DCR solar panels for consumers forgoing PM Surya Ghar subsidies
India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that consumers willing to forgo central assistance under the PM Surya Ghar scheme can use non-DCR (domestic content requirement) solar modules instead of equipment from the mandatory Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. The exemption applies to consumers choosing the 'Give It Up' option for net metering and remains valid until the scheme concludes on March 31, 2027. This provides flexibility for consumers seeking cheaper imported panels while the government pursues its domestic manufacturing goals.
India's government clarified that residential rooftop solar consumers who voluntarily forgo subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar scheme can install non-DCR solar panels, exempting them from the mandatory Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II requirement. This exemption was issued days after the ministry made ALMM List-II compliance mandatory for all solar projects starting June 1, a measure designed to reduce import dependence and boost domestic solar manufacturing. Consumers choosing the 'Give It Up' option under net metering can apply through the PM Surya Ghar national portal without needing separate approval from the National Institute of Solar Energy's DCR portal. The exemption is temporary, valid only until the scheme's conclusion on March 31, 2027, creating a pathway for cost-conscious consumers to access cheaper imported equipment while the government pursues its domestic content objectives.
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Consumers forgoing PM Surya Ghar aid can opt for Non-DCR solar panels
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