Reliance enlisted for 3.4 GW of HJT solar cells under ALMM-II revision
MNRE’s 14th ALMM-II revision lists Reliance Industries with an annual capacity of 3,369 MW for its heterojunction technology cells. The company is currently the only HJT-based solar cell manufacturer in India, having commissioned its first production line in Jamnagar.
The 14th update to the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM-II) has been published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Under this framework, MNRE records indicate that Reliance Industries has registered an annual capacity of 3,369 MW.
At present, Reliance stands as the sole HJT-based solar cell producer in India. No other domestic entities appear on the list with HJT technology in this particular revision, as stated in the MNRE release.
Capacity revision details
Reliance’s registered annual generation capacity has increased to 3,369 MW, up from the 1,238 MW figure noted in August 2026. This registration remains active through April 12, 2030.
In accordance with ALMM-II, state-supported solar projects are required to incorporate locally manufactured cells, a rule taking effect on June 1, 2026. Thakur noted that while India possesses over 200 GW of module manufacturing capability, its cell production capacity stands at approximately 35 GW.
Technical specifications
The enlisted heterojunction (HJT) solar cells have the following technical parameters:
- Dimensions: 210 mm × 105 mm
- Busbar configuration: No busbar
- Property: PID-free
- Model name: HJNxx
- Average efficiency: 25.57%
- Average wattage: 5.64 Wp
- Efficiency range: 23.80% to 26.20%
- Wattage range: 5.28 Wp to 5.79 Wp
Production background
Reliance has launched its inaugural solar module production line utilizing HJT technology, having secured the core intellectual property via its acquisition of REC. Situated within the New Energy Complex at Navagam/Kana Chhikari in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the plant begins with a 10 GW production capacity. The infrastructure is structured to allow for modular growth, ultimately scaling up to a total capacity of 20 GW.
Regulatory origins and earlier listings
The ALMM-II framework traces its origins to the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order issued by the MNRE on 2 January 2019. Enlistment under this regime is conducted by model and by factory following inspection, with the ministry retaining the authority to audit production, test samples, and remove manufacturers if compliance lapses occur. Reliance’s current 3,369 MW enlistment follows earlier entries in the registry: the April 2026 listing recorded 1,238 MW with an average efficiency of 25.40% for 5.60 Wp, while the August 2026 entry under the ninth revision for solar cells also listed 1,238 MW with an efficiency range of 23.80% to 25.60% and a wattage range of 5.28 W to 5.66 W.
What to watch
The next major regulatory shift arrives on June 1, 2028, when ALMM-III takes effect. As Luminity reported, this revision extends domestic sourcing mandates to include ingots and wafers. Readers should also note the ministry’s ongoing oversight powers under the ALMM framework, which allows for audits, sample testing, and the removal of manufacturers if compliance lapses occur.
Source: Saur Energy. This article is an original Luminity report based on the linked source.