New Delhi: In a major policy shift aimed at protecting India's fast-growing renewable energy sector, the Union Government has provided a six-month extension for certain solar power projects to use existing non-DCR solar modules. Under the revised decision, eligible projects can now be commissioned using these modules until December 31, offering developers additional time to complete installations impacted by supply-chain constraints and implementation delays
The relief comes after industry stakeholders raised concerns that the immediate enforcement of domestic sourcing requirements could delay thousands of megawatts of solar capacity under construction. The extension is expected to benefit net-metering and open-access renewable energy projects that had already procured equipment or faced delays beyond their control.
Government officials emphasized that the extension is not a blanket rollback of India's domestic manufacturing policy. Instead, it serves as a transitional measure while the country continues implementing the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to strengthen indigenous solar manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
Industry experts believe the decision will ease financial pressure on developers, prevent stranded investments, and ensure that renewable energy capacity additions remain on schedule without undermining the long-term objective of building a self-reliant solar supply chain
