Cygni Energy, a Hyderabad-based manufacturer specializing in energy storage, has opened the first phase of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) production facility. Located in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Maheshwaram, the facility spans 160,000 square feet on a 5-acre plot and marks the first of its kind in India to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. The factory includes dedicated laboratories for advanced engineering and battery management systems.
With an investment of over ₹100 crore, the new facility will initially manufacture 4.8 GWh of battery packs, targeting applications in electric mobility and large-scale grid storage. The batteries are intended for Independent Power Producers and other large energy storage deployments.
The launch event was attended by Telangana government officials including Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for Industries, along with business leaders and Cygni’s executive team. Speaking at the event, Ranjan noted the factory’s role in promoting clean energy, job creation, and technological development within the state.
Cygni CEO Venkat Rajaraman said the new plant is equipped with automated systems designed for high-volume, high-precision battery production. “This facility gives us a strong position in the growing energy storage market,” he said, noting that features like error-proof assembly lines and full product traceability have been integrated into the manufacturing process.
The company plans to scale up production to 10.8 GWh in the second phase by 2027, bringing the total investment to ₹250 crore. This expansion will include three additional automated lines and a facility for container integration, aimed at increasing output for both stationary storage and electric vehicle battery packs. Over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created.
Future products from the facility will include modular storage systems with built-in machine learning for performance prediction, digital twin integration for monitoring, and enhanced grid compatibility. Cygni also collaborates with IIT-Madras on new battery chemistries, including sodium-ion and supercapacitor technologies, and on structural innovations like Cell-to-Pack and Cell-to-Chassis designs.
So far, Cygni has delivered 500 MWh of battery capacity and currently has orders totaling 1 GWh. The factory’s production line can assemble 105 kWh liquid-cooled modules using advanced 314Ah cells, forming the core of many energy storage units. The facility is supported by a manufacturing software system that handles quality checks, real-time analytics, and production monitoring. Cygni is also investing in research on safety-enhancing thermal strategies and EMS (Energy Management System) algorithms to align with India-specific grid requirements.
Founded in 2014, Cygni is an energy storage technology company based in Hyderabad. It was among the first firms supported under India’s “Make in India” startup initiative and maintains certifications such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and AIS 156 for its automotive battery solutions.
