The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reduced the minimum module efficiency requirement under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for modules used in off-grid solar projects. The minimum efficiency for crystalline silicon technology modules used in off-grid solar projects is reduced to 18% from 19%. The efficiency for cadmium telluride thin film technology modules remains the same. The changes apply to off-grid solar power projects/applications, including solar lamps, lights, streetlights, and fans, and exclude solar pumps and rooftop systems.