Updated 12 September 2026: Prices, subsidy rates, and regulatory references reviewed for current Kerala requirements.
MNRE has extended a limited ALMM List-II (solar cell) exemption for net-metering and open-access projects until 31 December 2026. Module ALMM rules still apply — here is what that means for a Kerala rooftop quote this year.
Two ALMM Layers, One Buyer Confusion
ALMM List-I covers approved modules (panels). ALMM List-II covers approved solar cells used inside those modules. For subsidised and grid-connected rooftop work, panels must already sit on the approved module list. The List-II debate is about which cell supply chain those modules can use through end-2026.
In July 2026, MNRE clarified: no blanket pause on List-II policy — but net-metering and open-access projects may commission with a limited List-II exemption until the year-end deadline (earlier window had been May 2026).
Exemption on cells does not mean “any panel.” Your quote should name ALMM-listed module models you can verify — especially if CFA / PM Surya Ghar subsidy is part of the plan.
What Kerala Homeowners Should Do
- Confirm module ALMM listing — brand and model on the quotation match what gets installed.
- Ask about cell sourcing — whether the kit relies on the List-II exemption window and what happens after 31 Dec 2026 for unfinished jobs.
- Do not delay paperwork — commissioning into the exemption window matters more than arguing catalogue theory.
- Keep subsidy and DISCOM steps moving — ekiran / portal delays can push you past useful windows even when hardware is available.
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Bottom Line
The extension buys time for supply chains — not a free pass for unverified hardware. Read it alongside our Made in India / ALMM guide and book install while clearances and stock align.
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