Battery Pack Aadhaar System:
The central government has released draft guidelines for a Battery Pack Aadhaar system.
- It is an indigenous digital identification and data storage system developed to ensure end-to-end traceability of batteries throughout their entire lifecycle.
- This system aims to bring transparency, accountability, and sustainability to the battery ecosystem by enabling accurate tracking of performance, and environmental impact.
- The battery producer or importer shall have the obligation of assigning a unique Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to each battery that they introduce in the market and the battery they put to self-use.
- Every Electric Vehical battery pack and industrial battery above 2 kWh will be assigned a Battery Pack Aadhaar Number, or BPAN, along with a QR code.
- The BPAN will store:
- Static information: It includes the manufacturer’s identity, battery specifications, material composition, and carbon footprint.
- Dynamic data, including battery health, thermal events, charge-discharge cycles, and end-of-life status — will be maintained on a central server, enabling predictive maintenance and efficient recycling.
- BPAN will play a crucial role in enabling second-life usage, regulatory compliance, and efficient recycling.
