PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage
The National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage was approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 May 2021 with a total budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore. It is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and targets the creation of 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity in India, with an additional 5 GWh for niche ACC technologies.
- Approved: 12 May 2021; outlay: ₹18,100 crore
- Target capacity: 50 GWh (ACC) + 5 GWh (niche) = 55 GWh total
- Incentive disbursed over 5 years on actual sale of India-manufactured batteries
- Domestic value addition requirement: minimum 25% initially, rising to 60% within 5 years
- Technology-agnostic design: beneficiaries choose from lithium-ion, sodium-ion, flow batteries, etc.
- Selected beneficiaries include Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, Ola Electric, Hyundai Global Motors, and Rajesh Exports; Reliance Industries awarded an additional 10 GWh under QCBS
- Commissioning timeline: manufacturing facilities must be set up within 2 years of signing programme agreements
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