The government has received 22 bids for 10 GWh of advanced chemistry cell (ACC) manufacturing capacity. The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced the response on Thursday.
The capacity is earmarked for grid-scale stationary storage (GSSS) applications. It forms part of India’s broader target to establish 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity.
The ministry floated the global tender through the Central Public Procurement Portal. The deadline for submitting bids was November 10, 2026.
Technical bids opened on November 11 at the ministry’s premises. Representatives of participating bidders attended the opening.
Tender follows two-stage selection process
The government is conducting the bidding through an online, two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism. The process aims to select beneficiaries for establishing large-scale ACC manufacturing facilities in India.
The 10 GWh allocation will support stationary energy storage requirements. Furthermore, it is expected to strengthen storage infrastructure as renewable energy capacity expands.
The government expects the allocation to improve energy security. It also aims to deepen India’s domestic value chain for ACC technologies.
Rs 18,100 crore PLI scheme targets 50 GWh capacity
The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for ACC battery storage in May 2021. The programme has a budgetary outlay of Rs 18,100 crore.
It targets the establishment of 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity. Additionally, the scheme seeks to attract major Indian and international manufacturers.
The government aims to develop a globally competitive ACC manufacturing ecosystem. It also intends to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on external supply chains.
The ministry said the strong response to the tender reflected industry interest in India’s battery manufacturing potential. The allocation is expected to support the country’s growing energy storage requirements and domestic technology capabilities.
