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Cygni Energy Commissions First Phase of 4.8 GWh BESS Gigafactory in Hyderabad

Hyderabad-based Cygni Energy has inaugurated the first phase of its 4.8 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) gigafactory in Maheshwaram, marking a significant milestone in India’s domestic energy storage manufacturing landscape. Spanning 160,000 sq. ft and built with an initial investment of Rs100 crore, the facility will supply high-capacity battery packs for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage projects.

This state-of-the-art facility features a fully automated production line tailored for stationary energy storage solutions, with 1 GWh of orders already secured from BESS developers and automotive clients. The production line adheres to global best practices, including Poka-Yoke error-proofing and end-to-end component traceability, alongside an environmentally qualified design and dedicated battery management and engineering labs.

The company is targeting a tenfold growth by 2027, with Phase 2 expansion set to raise capacity to 10.8 GWh. This next phase, supported by an additional Rs150 crore investment, will introduce three automated 2 GWh cell-to-pack lines and container integration systems to meet rising demand in both stationary storage and electric mobility.

Cygni is positioning itself as a global energy storage leader by integrating technologies like machine learning for predictive analytics, digital twin systems for real-time monitoring, and advanced energy management tools for seamless smart grid integration. It also collaborates with IIT-Madras to innovate in cell-to-pack, cell-to-chassis designs, sodium-ion batteries, and super-capacitors.

To date, Cygni has delivered over 500 MWh of batteries, with its current manufacturing capability including 105 kWh liquid-cooled base modules using cutting-edge 314Ah cells. The facility underscores the strategic role of BESS in stabilizing India’s grid amid growing renewable penetration.