Read the passage given below carefully:
In March 2026, the Ministry of Power notified the operational framework for the National Grid Energy Storage Systems Incentive (NGESSI) scheme. The scheme allocates ₹4,500 crore to accelerate the adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped storage hydro projects across India. Under the framework, private and state-owned power utilities are eligible for a capital subsidy of up to 25% on total project cost, provided the storage facilities achieve a minimum round-trip efficiency of 85% and are commissioned within 24 months of approval. Crucially, standalone storage systems constructed in designated Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are excluded from capital subsidies but remain eligible for a 100% waiver on interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges for 15 years. Furthermore, grid-connected projects utilizing imported lithium-ion cells without domestic module assembly certification are explicitly barred from receiving any financial incentives under NGESSI.
Based strictly on the explicit statements in the passage above, which of the following statements are correct?
- Both private and state-owned power utilities can qualify for up to a 25% capital subsidy if their storage systems attain at least 85% round-trip efficiency and complete commissioning within 24 months.Cevap
- BStandalone energy storage facilities built in Special Economic Zones qualify for both the 25% capital subsidy and the 15-year waiver on interstate transmission charges.
- Grid-connected storage projects incorporating imported lithium-ion cells can receive NGESSI incentives if they possess domestic module assembly certification.Cevap
- DPumped storage hydro projects receive a higher capital subsidy percentage than battery energy storage systems because of their longer operational lifespan.