MNRE Directs ALMM-Listed Wind OEMs to Submit Cybersecurity Compliance by August 31
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has directed all wind turbine manufacturers listed under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-Wind) to submit their cybersecurity compliance status, along with supporting documentary evidence, by August 31, 2026.
The directive follows the July 31, 2025 amendment to the ALMM-Wind procedure, which introduced stricter cybersecurity and data-localisation requirements for wind turbine manufacturers.
Under the revised framework, OEMs are required to:
- Locate wind turbine data centres and/or servers in India, with relevant data stored and maintained domestically.
- Ensure real-time operational data is not transferred outside India.
- Exercise operational control of wind turbines exclusively from facilities located in India.
- Establish an R&D centre in India within the stipulated timeframe.
OEMs must declare whether they are fully compliant, partially compliant or non-compliant with each requirement and provide details such as server locations, control centres, manpower, equipment, safeguards against external remote control and R&D facilities.
MNRE will use the submitted information to undertake random checks and inspections, strengthening cybersecurity oversight across India’s increasingly digitalised wind-energy infrastructure.
Key Highlights
📅 Deadline: August 31, 2026
🏭 Applies to: ALMM-Wind-listed OEMs
🇮🇳 Data: Wind turbine data to be stored in India
🔐 Control: Turbine operational control from India only
🔬 R&D: India-based R&D centres required
🔎 Next step: MNRE may conduct random compliance checks
