Application Format to apply for inclusion of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model(s) in the List

of “Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM)”

Part-I

(To be filled separately for each Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model)

(Tick the relevant box wherever applicable)

1.0 Details of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacturer and Model

1.1 Name of Company

(In case of Indian company, attach a copy
of certificate of Incorporation issued by
Registrar of Companies)
Attachment number_________
1.2 Registered Office Address

Phone: Fax:
Email:
1.3 Communication Address

Phone: Fax:
Email:
1.4 Location/Address of Manufacturing Plant
including Latitude/Longitude:
Phone: Fax:

Latitude: Longitude:

1.5 Address to be mentioned in the list, if Registered Office Address (or)

enlisted.
Communication Address

1.6 Whether applying for more than one (a). No.

Models of PV Modules
(b). Yes.
(In case application is being made for enlistment of
more than one Models of PV Module, the relevant
entries need to be filled separately for each such
Model)
2.0 Authorized signatory details Name:
(Attach a copy of the Board resolution / Designation:
Power of attorney/ Authorization letter
issued by the Chairman/ Managing Phone:
Director) Mobile:
Attachment number________________
E-mail:
3.0 Details of Solar PV Modules:

3.1 Solar PV Module Model Applied for Model:

Mean Wattage and applicable Range of Wattage for the
Module Model:
No. of Cells:
Half Cells/Full Cells:
3.2 Types of Modules (mono crystalline
silicon, multi crystalline silicon,
amorphous silicon, Cadmium telluride,
CIS/ CIGS, etc.) (any other technological
feature which differentiates the module
type from others may also be mentioned)

3.3 Warranty details: Mention Warranty details here or attach separate

(attach datasheet) sheet, if the same are not mentioned in datasheet

3.4 Electrical Data at STC: (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if
(attach datasheet) not already mentioned in datasheet)

Pmax (Wp):
Power output Tolerance-Pmax(W):
Vmp(V):
Imp(A):
Voc(V):
Isc(A):
Module Efficiency:
Performance Curves (attach separate sheet of Current-
Voltage, Power-Voltage curves).
Fill Factor:
3.5 Electrical Data at NOCT: (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if
(attach datasheet) not already mentioned in datasheet)

Pmax (Wp):
Vmp(V):
Imp(A):
Voc(V):
Isc(A):
Module Efficiency:
Fill Factor:
3.6 Temperature Characteristics: (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if
(attach datasheet) not already mentioned in datasheet)

Temperature Co-efficient of Pmax:

Temperature Co-efficient of Voc:
Temperature Co-efficient of Isc:
3.7 Maximum Ratings: (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if
(attach datasheet) not already mentioned in datasheet)

Operational Temperature:
Maximum System Voltage:
Maximum Fuse rating:
By pass Diode rating:
Fire Rating:
3.8 Mechanical Data: (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if
(attach datasheet) not already mentioned in datasheet)

Module Dimensions:
Area of Module(LxB):
Length of Module (in mm):
Width of Module (in mm):
Weight (in kg):

3.9 Solar Cells (these details to be filled here, or in a separate sheet, if

not already mentioned in datasheet)
(attach datasheet)

Technology type (mono/ multi C-Si, a-Si, CdTe, CIS,

CIGS, etc.) of solar cells:
No. of solar cells:
Efficiency of solar cells:
Wattage of solar cells:
Dimensions (in mm) and area (in mm2) of individual
solar cell:
Number of bus bars per cell:

3.10 Balance of Materials (BoM) details for PV Front Cover:

Modules along with Sub-Supplier details
(attach a separate sheet mentioning the Back Cover:
technical specifications of the concerned
BoM component, name and contact
details of the sub-supplier company, Frame:
along with the locations from where it is
manufacturing the said product or the Adhesive:
seller and country from where it is
procuring the said product). Encapsulate:

Junction Box:

Connector:

Cable:

By pass Diode:
4.0 BIS Registration / Certification Details

4.1 Model

4.2 Mean Wattage and applicable Range of

Wattage for the Module Model:

4.3 BIS Registration / Certificate Number

(Pl Attach a copy of a valid document
for BIS Registration/ Certification as
per the standard in vogue)
Attachment number________________
4.4 Date of Issue DD MM YYYY
4.5 Valid Upto DD MM YYYY

4.6 Name, address and contact details

(including contact person and his phone
and email) of the Organisation issuing the
Certificate for BIS Registration/
Certification, for authentication of BIS
Registration/ Certification and other
related documents.
(Applicants will be required to submit
additional documents, if any required by
MNRE or any agency authorised by
MNRE, for verification of BIS Registration/
Certification)
4.7 Name, address and contact details
(including contact person and his phone
and email) of the Lab which has given test
certificates required for BIS Registration/
Certification.

4.8 Name, address and contact details

(including contact person and his phone
and email) of the Accreditation Body
which has accredited the Lab which has
given test certificates required for BIS
Registration/ Certification

4.9 Accreditation valid upto DD MM YYYY

(Pl Attach a copy of valid Accreditation
Certificate)
Attachment number_________
5.0 Collaboration / Design Ownership details

5.1 Model

5.2 Whether Collaboration available for this Yes No

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model
5.3 Name, address & contact details of Name
Collaborator and Country
Country
Address

Tel:
Fax:
Email:
5.4 Indian Territory Jurisdiction of Yes No
Collaboration and period of Collaboration

Period From To

5.5 Ownership of design rights of the Solar Yes No

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model available
with the Indian Company
6.0 Type Certification Details (applicable only for those manufacturers who are exempt from
BIS Registration/ Certification):
6.1 Model

6.2 Mean Wattage and applicable Range of

Wattage for the Module Model
6.3 Type Certificate Number
(Pl Attach a copy of a valid Type
Certificate as per the standard in
vogue)
Attachment number________________
6.4 Date of Issue DD MM YYYY
6.5 Valid Upto DD MM YYYY
6.6 Type Certification Scheme IEC Any Other: _______________

6.7 Type Certificate TYPE PROVISIONAL

6.8 Documents (Conformity Statement/

Statement of Compliance, Final
Evaluation Report and Certified Power/ I-
V Curve)
(Pl Attach documents mentioned in the
Type Certificate)
Attachment number_________
6.9 Name of Certification Body NISE UL

ANY OTHER

TUV Please
Specify______________

6.10 Name, address and contact details

(including contact person and his phone
and email) of Certifying Body for
authentication of Type Certificate and
other related documents
6.11 Name, address and contact details
(including contact person and his phone
and email) of the Accreditation Body
which has accredited the Certification
Body
6.12 Accreditation valid upto DD MM YYYY
(Pl Attach a copy of valid Accreditation
Certificate)
Attachment number_________
7.0 Manufacturing Facility Details (Physical and Financial)

7.1 Model

7.2 Manufacturing facility (Cell, Module)

List of Equipment (Manufacturing,
Testing) (separate sheets to be attached)
7.3 Location details of the assembly/
manufacturing facility for the above said
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model,
included in the Type Certificate.
7.4 ISO Certificate for the assembly/
manufacturing facility, if available
7.5 Name of the ISO Certification Body
7.6 ISO Certificate as per standard

7.7 ISO certificate valid upto DD MM YYYY

(Attach a copy of valid ISO certificate)
Attachment number_________
7.8 Name, address and contact details
(including contact person and his phone
and email) of the Accreditation Body
which has accredited ISO Certification
Body, for authentication of ISO Certificate
7.9 Accreditation valid upto DD MM YYYY
(Attach a copy of valid Accreditation
certificate)
Attachment number_________
7.10 Currently Installed Manufacturing
capacity of PV Modules (MW)
7.11 Details of the Installed Manufacturing
capacity of PV modules and production
therefrom in last three years or the period
of existence of such units, whichever is
less. (separate sheets to be attached)
7.12 Details of purchase of raw materials, in
last three years or the period of existence
of such units, whichever is less. (separate
sheets to be attached)
7.13 Details of sales in last three years or the
period of existence of such units,
whichever is less. (separate sheets to be
attached)
7.14 Profit & Loss account for last three years
or the period of existence of such units,
whichever is less. (separate sheets to be
attached)
7.15 Statement of assets & liabilities for last
three years or the period of existence of
such units, whichever is less. (separate
sheets to be attached)
7.16 Balance Sheet for last three years or the
period of existence of such units,
whichever is less. (separate sheets to be
attached)

8.0 Details of Payment of Application Fee Amount Paid:

Mode of Payment:
Whether Acknowledgement of Payment attached:
Yes/ No
9.0 Details of Payment of Inspection Fee Amount Paid:
Mode of Payment:
Whether Acknowledgement of Payment attached:
Yes/ No
10.0 Affidavit and Indemnity
10.1 Model
10.2 Affidavit Provided as per Annexure-II
Yes No
(Pl Attach the Affidavit)
Attachment number_________
10.3 Indemnity bond Provided as per
Annexure-III Yes No
(Pl Attach the Indemnity Bond)
Attachment number_________

Declaration

I do hereby declare that all information and documents are provided in complete manner. I
confirm that all the information provided in the ‘Application Form’ and in the other documents is true,
complete and correct. I agree that in the event of any particular information given being found false
or incorrect or any discrepancy at any point of time, our application is liable to be rejected or cancelled
or liable to be terminated and the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model shall be removed from the
List, if enlisted, without any prior notice by MNRE. I unconditionally agree to comply with all the
requirements, terms and conditions stipulated by MNRE. I also undertake to provide to MNRE,
even after enlistment, any additional information, that is subsequently added to this Standard
Application Format, by MNRE or any other agency/ organisation, authorised by MNRE to do
so.

Authorised Signatory
 Part-II

(TO BE PRINTED IN Rs.100/- STAMP PAPER (Non-Judicial))

and to be NOTARIZED

AFFIDAVIT SUBMITTED ON BEHALF …………………..(COMPANY)

I……………………Son/Daughter/Wife of ………………. aged about ………………years, having my

office at …………………………….. (Address), do hereby solemnly affirm and sincerely state as
follows:

1. I am the …………………(Designation)of the …………………. (company). I have been authorized

by the …………………..(company) vide Board Resolution / Power of Attorney / Authorization Letter
dated ……………..to sign this affidavit on behalf of the company.

2. I state that ………………(company) has submitted an Application Form dated

………………..(dd/mm/yyyy) for inclusion of its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model
……………………in the ALMM. This affidavit is sworn on behalf of the ………………(company) to
confirm and verify the true, complete and correctness of the information and documents provided
therein. I am competent to swear this affidavit on behalf of the ……………….(company).

3. I state that the manufacturer details including the name of the company, incorporation, registered
office and communication address provided in the Application Form are true and correct.

4. In case of Joint Venture Company

I state that the ……………….(company) is a Joint Venture Company between ……………..and

……………………. The share holding pattern in the Joint Venture is as follows...(if applicable)

5. I state that ……………(company) has entered into a Collaboration Agreement namely

“…………..”(Specific name of the Agreement) signed on with ……………….(company) for the
……………. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model being applied for the ALMM. The above
Collaboration Agreement is valid for the period of ……………..years from …..(dd/mm/yyyy) till
…….(dd/mm/yyyy) The Collaboration Agreement is valid as on date and all obligations contained
therein are fulfilled. Indian Territory is covered under the Collaboration Agreement.

or

I state that the Design Ownership Right of the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model
…………………being applied for ALMM is owned by ……………(company). There are no patent
related issues pending for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model being applied for ALMM till
date either against ………………(company) or its Collaborator.
6. I state that there are no insolvency proceedings either initiated or pending against
………………..(company) or its Collaborator.

7. I state that ……………(company) undertakes and has made provisions in the Collaboration
Agreement for retaining all the required documentation, tools, equipment and other necessary
infrastructure required to carry out the Operation and Maintenance of the installed Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model in case of termination of the Collaboration Agreement.

8. I state that ……………(company) undertakes to immediately update any change / modification in

the details set out in the Application Form submitted for ALMM as and when the same may occur
for review, approval and updated listing.

9. I state that……………(company) has no objections to MNRE uploading the submitted documents

Certificate of Incorporation, Type Certificate (without enclosures) and ISO Certificate in the ALMM
on its website.

10. I do hereby declare that all information and documents are provided in complete manner. I confirm
that all the information provided in the “Application Form” and in the other documents are true,
complete and correct. I agree that in the event of any particular information given being found false
or incorrect or any discrepancy at any point of time, our application is liable to be rejected or
cancelled or liable to be terminated and the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Model shall be
removed from the List, if enlisted, without any prior notice by MNRE, Government of India.
(Company) ………… unconditionally agree to comply with all the requirements, terms and
conditions stipulated by MNRE, Government of India. (Company) …………… undertakes to
indemnify MNRE, Government of India and to execute an indemnity bond to that effect against any
loss or damages for reasons set forth here above from any parties.

DEPONENT

VERIFICATION:

Verified at _______________, this the ______ day of __________ 20__. That the contents in the
above affidavit is true and correct to the best of knowledge and belief. No part of this affidavit is
wrong and nothing material has been concealed therefrom.

DEPONENT

Solemnly Affirmed at ……………….

On this…………day of…… ..20___

And signed his/her name in my presence Deponent signed before me

 Part-III

(TO BE PRINTED IN Rs.100/- STAMP PAPER (Non-Judicial))

and to be NOTARIZED

DEED OF INDEMNITY

THIS DEED OF INDEMNITY executed at ___________ on this ----------------- day of -------------

----------, Two Thousand and _________ by M/s.-----------------------, a company registered under the
Indian Companies Act, having its Registered office at --------------------, India represented herein by its
Authorised Signatory --------------------------(Name) the …………………(Designation), hereinafter called
the “MANUFACTURER” (the term “MANUFACTURER” shall wherever the context so permits includes
its representatives, executors, assigns, successors and successors in interest)

WHEREAS the MANUFACTURER has requested Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE), Government of India having its office at Block -14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi –
110 003, (herein after referred to as MNRE) for inclusion of M/s.------------------------ along with -----------
------ solar PV cell / module model, in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of solar PV cells
/ modules (ALMM) and has submitted an application dated -----------(dd/mm/yyyy) along with required
documents to that effect (hereinafter referred to as the “Application”) with MNRE. In this regard, the
MANUFACTURER is executing a Deed of Indemnity, which forms part and parcel for the Application
dated -----------(dd/mm/yyyy), indemnifying the MNRE against any loss, damages, failures, performance
issues, breakdowns, etc., that they may suffer or incur and in order to safeguard the interests of MNRE.

NOW THIS DEED OF INDEMNITY WITNESSETH

1. That in pursuance of the documentation submitted by the MANUFACTURER for inclusion of --

---------------------(company) along with ---------------------- solar PV cell / module model in the
Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Cells/ Modules (ALMM) issued by the
MNRE, the MANUFACTURER shall indemnify and keep indemnified MNRE against any loss,
damages, failures, performance issues, breakdowns, etc., that may arise on account of such
inclusion of the said solar PV cell/ module manufacturer and model in the Approved List of
Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Cells / Modules (ALMM) issued by MNRE, based on
the approval of the MNRE.
2. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns, etc., on account of any insurance claim.
3. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damage that may arise on
account of disputes raised by any third party relating to design rights, intellectual property rights,
and all other similar claims as MNRE is in no way connected with it.
4. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any consequential loss, damages on
account of inclusion of the said solar PV cell / module manufacturer and model in the Approved
List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Cells/ Modules (ALMM) and any other issues in
connection with the MANUFACTURER and solar PV cell / module model.
5. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any documentation loss, damages if
arises.
6. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns etc., that may arise on account of providing incorrect/false
information and/or documentation.
7. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns etc., that may arise on account of any legal dispute arising
between MNRE and MANUFACTURER or MNRE and any Third Parties.
8. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns, etc., due to any issues related to design, manufacture/
assembly, installation, grid synchronization / commissioning and operation and maintenance of
the solar PV cells/ modules.
9. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns, etc., or any issues at site(s) including non-compliance of
standards.
10. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify and keep indemnified MNRE against any consequential
loss, damages and failures arising out or in connection with the review / verification of
documentation and information
11. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify and keep indemnified MNRE against any loss,
damages, failures, claims etc., due to changes / modifications in the Type Certification
documents and other documents.
12. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify MNRE against any loss, damages, failures,
performance issues, breakdowns, etc., or any issues at site(s) that may arise on account of any
reasons apart from the above mentioned.
13. The MANUFACTURER unconditionally and irrevocably agree and undertake to indemnify and
keep indemnified, save, defend and hold harmless MNRE in respect of any actions, claims,
suits, demands, costs, damages, expense, failures in solar PV modules / solar PV power
projects, causes of any actions for illness, injuries, death or any consequential losses that may
arise in the event of such inclusion of ------------------------(company) along with ------------------
solar PV cell / module model in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV
Cells/ Modules (ALMM).
14. The MANUFACTURER shall indemnify and keep indemnified MNRE that in the event of any
loss, liability that they may suffer or any claim that may be made against MNRE would be made
good by the MANUFACTURER for the loss, costs, charges, expenses, claims whatsoever
 made including any claim that may be made under any act will be fully taken care of and paid
only by the MANUFACTURER and no such claim made in whatsoever manner, will be fastened
on MNRE.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party hereto has executed this Deed of Indemnity on the date, month and
year first above written.

Signature of Authorised Signatory

Name ________________

Designation___________

WITNESSES:

1.______________

2.______________
 Part-IV

Check List of Documents/requirements submitted with application

for inclusion of __________ solar PV module model of _______________ (Company)

S. No. Document Status

1. Application in prescribed format Yes/No

2. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation of the applying entity Yes/No
issued by Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Government of India.
3. Document authorising the signatory to sign and submit the Yes/No
application.
4. Datasheets of the modules applied for enlistment in ALMM Yes/No
5. Datasheets of the solar cells used in the modules Yes/No
6. Details of Balance of Materials as sought in Application Form Yes/No
7. Copy of Certificate for BIS Registration/ Certification Yes/No
8. Copy of the Accreditation Certificate of the Lab which has Yes/No
given test certificates required for BIS Registration/
Certification
9. Copy of valid Type Certificate of the solar PV module model, Yes/No
proposed for enlistment, issued by any internationally
accredited type certification body as per IEC type certification
scheme or any other Scheme (applicable only for those
manufacturers who are exempt from BIS Registration/
Certification)
10. Copy of Conformity Statement/Statement of Compliance Yes/No
11. Copy of Final Evaluation Report Yes/No
12. Copy of Certified Power/I-V Curve Yes/No
13. Copy of Accreditation certificate of Type certifying body Yes/No
14. Copy of valid ISO Certificate for quality management system Yes/No
issued in the name of Applicant, if applicable
15. Copy of Accreditation certificate of ISO certifying body Yes/No
16. Details of the Installed Manufacturing capacity of PV Yes/No
modules and production therefrom in last three years or the
period of existence of such units, whichever is less.
17. Details of purchase of raw materials, in last three years or Yes/No
the period of existence of such units, whichever is less.
18. Details of sales in last three years or the period of existence Yes/No
of such units, whichever is less.
19. Profit & Loss account for last three years or the period of Yes/No
existence of such units, whichever is less.
20. Statement of assets & liabilities for last three years or the Yes/No
period of existence of such units, whichever is less.
21. Balance Sheet for last three years or the period of existence Yes/No
of such units, whichever is less.
22. Details of Payment of Application Fee Yes/No
23. Details of Payment of Inspection Fee Yes/No
24. Affidavit in the prescribed format on non- judicial stamp paper Yes/No
(Rs. 100) duly signed and attested
25. Indemnity Bond in the prescribed format on non- judicial Yes/No
stamp paper (Rs. 100) duly signed and attested
26. List of Equipment (Manufacturing & Testing) Yes/No
27. All documents duly signed by authorised signatory Yes/No