India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem continues to expand as Fujiyama Power Systems has been included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) for solar cells issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest revision of the list recognizes the company’s qualified solar cell production lines, making them eligible for use in government-backed and ALMM-mandated solar projects.
The development marks another step forward in India’s broader strategy to localize the solar value chain and reduce import dependence on upstream photovoltaic components.
ALMM-II is the government’s approved registry of solar cell manufacturers whose products meet prescribed domestic standards. Only cells and modules listed under ALMM are permitted in many central and state government solar tenders.
With its entry into the ALMM-II list, Fujiyama Power Systems can now directly participate in supply chains linked to:
● Government solar procurement programs
● PSU and utility-scale tenders
● Domestic content requirement (DCR) projects
● Policy-linked solar installations
This approval improves supplier diversity while expanding the pool of compliant domestic solar cell capacity.
Approved Capacity and Technical Specifications
Under the current ALMM-II revision, the company has received approval for 437 MW of annual solar cell manufacturing capacity. The listed products are based on bifacial mono-crystalline PERC technology, which is widely deployed in high-efficiency module production.
Key listed parameters include:
● Technology: Bifacial mono PERC solar cells
●Approved capacity: 437 MW per year
● Efficiency band: ~22.6% to 23.6%
●Average efficiency: ~23%+ class
● Per-cell wattage range: ~7.4 W to ~7.8 W
● Approval validity: Multi-year listing window extending to 2030 (as per MNRE revision cycle)
Higher efficiency cells help module makers deliver better power density and improved project economics, especially in land-constrained installations.
Dadri Facility Anchors Backward Integration
The approved cells are produced at the company’s manufacturing facility in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, where a gigawatt-scale solar cell plant was recently commissioned. The project represents a move toward backward integration, enabling in-house sourcing of solar cells for module assembly.
Industry observers note that integrated manufacturing structures help companies:
● Control input costs
● Improve delivery timelines
● Reduce import exposure
● Increase eligibility under domestic procurement norms
The Dadri plant is expected to primarily support captive consumption for module production, tightening vertical integration.
Policy Tailwinds for Domestic Cell Manufacturing
India has been accelerating domestic solar manufacturing through a mix of policy tools, including ALMM enforcement, production-linked incentives, and import duty structures. While module manufacturing scaled earlier, solar cell capacity addition has become the next critical focus area.
● Expansion of the ALMM-II list signals:
● Growing domestic readiness in solar cell production
● Improved bankability for Indian suppliers
● Stronger local supply chains for upcoming solar and hybrid tenders
● Reduced risk from global supply disruptions
● Outlook: Deeper Domestic Value Chain Emerging
As solar installations scale alongside storage and grid upgrades, dependable domestic component supply is becoming central to execution timelines. New ALMM-II inclusions are expected to support faster project rollouts and improve procurement flexibility for developers.
Fujiyama Power Systems’ entry into the approved solar cell list reflects a broader industry shift toward vertically integrated, policy-aligned manufacturing — a trend likely to define India’s next phase of solar growth.
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