Government Invites Global Bids For 10 GWh ACC Battery Manufacturing Capacity

New Delhi, Jul 16 (KNN) The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids for the selection of beneficiaries to establish 10 GWh of giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing capacity under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage.

Global Bids Invited For 10 GWh ACC Capacity

The tender, released on July 15, seeks to allocate the remaining 10 GWh capacity under the scheme, which aims to develop a total domestic ACC manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh. So far, 40 GWh has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers.

According to the ministry, the pre-bid conference will be held on July 29, while the last date for submission of bids is October 13, 2026. Technical bids will be opened on October 14, 2026, reported PTI.

PLI Scheme To Boost Domestic Battery Manufacturing

The Union Cabinet had approved the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage in May 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs 18,100 crore to promote domestic battery manufacturing and reduce India's dependence on imported ACCs.

Focus On Grid-Scale Energy Storage

The ministry said the 10 GWh capacity, earmarked for grid-scale stationary energy storage, will support the country's expanding renewable energy capacity by addressing growing energy storage requirements.

Initiative To Strengthen Energy Security

The initiative is expected to strengthen energy security, reduce import dependence, and help build a globally competitive battery manufacturing ecosystem in India by encouraging investment from both domestic and international manufacturers.

(KNN Bureau)