The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has received 22 bids for establishing 10 GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing capacity in India, specifically earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications. The bidding is part of the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage.
The technical bids were opened on 11 November 2026 at the Ministry of Heavy Industries in the presence of participating bidders. The ministry announced the development on 12 November 2026, following the closure of the bidding process on 10 November.
The 10 GWh capacity forms part of the broader target of establishing 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity under the national programme. The tender was floated on the Central Public Procurement Portal on 15 July 2026, with a pre-bid conference held on 29 July.
22 Companies Participate in ACC Manufacturing Tender
The list of bidders includes companies from the solar, power, battery and energy infrastructure sectors. ACME Solar Holdings, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Avaada Electro, Exide Energy Solutions, Reliance Industries, JSW Neo Energy, Vikram Solar and Waaree Energy Storage Solutions are among the participants.
Other bidders include Fujiyama Power Systems, GK Energy, Godawari New Energy, Megha Engineering and Infrastructures, Renew Photovoltaics, Shirdi Sai Electricals, Sun Drops Energia and Utex New Energy.
The selection process is being conducted through a two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism. The opening of technical bids marks the next stage of the tender process. The ministry has not yet announced the final allocation of manufacturing capacity among the bidders.
10 GWh Capacity Dedicated to Stationary Storage
Unlike battery manufacturing capacity primarily intended for electric mobility, the 10 GWh allocation is specifically earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage applications.
This is significant as India’s expanding renewable energy capacity is increasing the need for storage solutions that can manage fluctuations in solar and wind generation. Grid-scale battery storage can absorb electricity during periods of surplus generation and discharge it when renewable output declines or electricity demand rises.
The proposed manufacturing capacity could therefore support the development of domestic battery supply chains for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
However, the actual impact will depend on the successful selection of manufacturers, project execution and the commissioning of the proposed facilities.
₹18,100 Crore PLI Scheme Targets 50 GWh ACC Capacity
The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage in May 2021, with a total budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore.
The programme aims to establish 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity by attracting domestic and international companies and reducing dependence on imported battery technologies and components.
The latest tender for 10 GWh of grid-scale stationary storage capacity represents a targeted step towards developing India’s domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem for renewable energy integration.
With 22 companies participating, the next stage will be to determine how much capacity is ultimately awarded and how quickly the selected manufacturers can establish production facilities.