The Ministry of Heavy Industries invites bids through Global Tender for the selection of beneficiaries to set up giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities of 10 GWh cumulative capacities, under PLI ACC Scheme

Key Highlights:

• The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has invited bids for establishing giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities.
• This global tender aims to select beneficiaries for a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh, specifically for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications.
• The initiative falls under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for ACC Battery Storage.
• The bidding process will be conducted online through a two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism on the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal.

Detailed Insights:

• The PLI Scheme on National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage was approved in May 2021 with a total outlay of ₹18,100 crore.
• Its primary goal is to achieve an ACC manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh in India, reducing import dependence.
• Out of the targeted 50 GWh, 40 GWh capacity has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers.
• The current 10 GWh capacity for GSSS will support India's growing energy storage needs due to rapid renewable energy deployment.
• This move aims to strengthen energy security, further reduce import dependence, and foster a globally competitive battery manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC): New generation advanced storage technologies that can store electric energy as electrochemical energy and convert it back to electric energy.
• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: A government initiative to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce imports by offering incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India.
• Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS): Large-scale battery systems used to store energy from the grid or renewable sources for later use, enhancing grid stability and reliability.