Sevenethics · CC0Govt eases battery PLI norms, lowers subsidies to attract storage players
The government eased norms under its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery storage to attract more players, while lowering subsidies. A new 10 GWh tender — the final tranche of the larger 50 GWh initiative under the ₹18,100-crore ACC PLI scheme — was floated on 15 July, signalling a shift in policy priorities.
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The outlay and capacity targets of the ACC battery PLI scheme are examinable scheme facts.
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- ACC PLI scheme outlay: ₹18,100 crore.
- Total initiative covers 50 GWh of capacity.
- New 10 GWh tender floated on 15 July.
- Norms eased and subsidies lowered to draw more players.
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