New Delhi, May 14 -- Across numerous rural pockets in India where electricity has still not reached, off-grid solar projects appear as a promising alternative.

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now reduced the minimum efficiency threshold for solar modules used in such off-grid solar initiatives.

This means modules with comparatively lower efficiency can now be included in the government's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), a move that could significantly influence rural electrification efforts.

These off-grid solar projects primarily include small-scale applications such as solar lamps, streetlights, and fans, typically with a capacity below 200 watts peak. The decision is expected to provide re...