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Domestic Content Requirement

Also known as: DCR

Policy mandating that a minimum percentage of equipment in a renewable project be sourced from domestic manufacturers.

Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) is a policy mandate that a specified percentage of equipment in a renewable energy project — typically modules, cells, and inverters — be sourced from domestic manufacturers. India's ALMM and the US IRA's domestic content adder are two of the most consequential examples in 2026.

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ALMM — India's MNRE-maintained list of solar module manufacturers eligible to supply go…
IRA — US legislation passed in 2022 providing tax credits and incentives for renewable…

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