In a recent advisory, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has instructed electricity distribution companies (discoms) to complete the inspection and commissioning of existing rooftop solar projects by May 31. This deadline is crucial as it allows these projects to remain exempt from new regulations concerning the mandatory use of domestically listed solar cells, which will take effect on June 1. The ministry's decision follows numerous complaints regarding delays in inspections and the issuance of commissioning certificates, which could jeopardize project compliance with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) requirements. The ALMM-II list is designed to act as a non-tariff barrier, promoting domestic solar module manufacturing. Under current regulations, projects that utilize net-metering and open access renewable energy systems and are commissioned before June 1, 2026, will not be required to source solar cells from the ALMM List-II, although they must still use modules from List-I. This initiative aims to streamline the commissioning process and support the growth of the solar sector in India.