India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially revamped its wind turbine procurement policy, updating the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) into a stricter framework for sourcing and data security.
🔧 Key Amendments to Norms
- The RLMM has been renamed ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers – Wind).
- Going forward, critical wind turbine parts—including blades, towers, generators, gearboxes, and special bearings—must be sourced only from manufacturers listed under the new ALMM components registry.
- MNRE will deploy a technical inspection panel to audit production facilities and ensure compliance.
🔧 Key Amendments to Norms
- The RLMM has been renamed ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers – Wind).
- Going forward, critical wind turbine parts—including blades, towers, generators, gearboxes, and special bearings—must be sourced only from manufacturers listed under the new ALMM components registry.
- MNRE will deploy a technical inspection panel to audit production facilities and ensure compliance.
🛡️ Data, R&D & Localization
- All wind turbine operational data must be stored in India; real-time data transfer abroad is prohibited.
- Companies must establish data centers and R&D facilities within India within one year of the amendment.
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đź“Ś Strategic Goals & Industry Impact
- The update aims to promote local manufacturing—supporting firms such as Suzlon, Inox Wind, and Adani Wind—and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
- Projects currently under tender or due for commissioning within 18 months are exempt, and new turbinemakers/models can be granted limited exemptions (up to 800 MW over two years) to foster innovation.
đź“‹ Summary Table
Policy Element | Details |
RLMM → ALMM (Wind) | Revised certification list now includes mandatory component sourcing |
Mandatory Components | Must include blades, towers, generator, gearbox, bearings from ALMM-listed manufacturers |
Compliance Oversight | Inspections by MNRE-appointed technical team |
Data & R&D Localization | Data centers and R&D labs must be within India |
Exemption Conditions | Applies to near-term projects and new makers (up to 800 MW) |
Objective | Boost domestic manufacturing, ensure energy-security resilience |
âś… Bottom Line
With these updated norms, MNRE is reinforcing domestic wind turbine supply chains, tightening operational data controls, and laying a foundation for self-sufficiency and innovation in India’s wind energy sector—all critical to meeting its 2030 clean energy goals.
SOURCE : MERCOM INDIA
