Hyderabad, India — May 1, 2025: In a major boost to India’s clean energy and electric mobility ambitions, Cygni Energy has inaugurated Phase-I of its fully operational Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Gigafactory in Hyderabad. With an initial investment exceeding ₹100 crore, the facility is not only one of the largest of its kind in the country but also the first LEED-certified battery manufacturing plant in India.
Located in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Maheshwaram, Telangana’s E-Mobility Valley, the 1,60,000 sq. ft facility is built on a 5-acre campus and has an installed production capacity of 4.8 GWh. It is equipped with advanced automation systems, smart engineering labs, and a state-of-the-art Battery Management System (BMS) Lab to deliver high-capacity battery packs for both electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems.
The plant was inaugurated by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, in the presence of industry veterans including Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Chairman of IIIT-Hyderabad, and Mr. Srini Raju, Founder of the iLabs Group. Addressing the gathering, Ranjan praised the factory as a model for sustainable manufacturing and innovation.
“The inauguration of Cygni’s gigafactory marks a transformative step in India’s energy journey,” Ranjan said. “It will accelerate the clean energy transition while fostering local job creation and industrial growth.”
Cygni’s LEED-Certified 4.8 GWh Gigafactory Begins Operations; To Double Capacity by 2027
Cygni’s Founder and CEO, Venkat Rajaraman, outlined the company’s ambitious roadmap, announcing that the Gigafactory will expand its capacity to 10.8 GWh in the second phase of development. This phase, expected to be completed within 24 months, will take the total investment to ₹250 crore and is projected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The upcoming expansion includes three additional automated production lines, container integration units, and enhanced R&D capabilities focused on advanced battery technologies.
“This facility allows us to deliver safe, high-performance battery packs at scale,” said Rajaraman. “We are integrating globally recognized manufacturing practices like Poka-Yoke, MES-enabled traceability, and predictive analytics to ensure efficiency and quality.”
Focus on Smart, Scalable Energy Solutions
The factory is designed to produce 105 kWh liquid-cooled base modules using 314Ah cells, which serve as the foundational units for energy storage systems worldwide. These battery modules will support large-scale grid storage projects and are also tailored for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and EV OEMs.
Cygni is also investing in cutting-edge R&D efforts, including:
- Sodium-ion battery chemistry and thermal management strategies
- Digital Twin technology for real-time diagnostics
- AI-based predictive analytics
- Cell-to-Pack (CTP) and Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) architectures
- Collaborative projects with IIT-Madras for future-forward energy systems
The company has already delivered over 500 MWh of batteries to the power and energy sector and is currently managing an order pipeline of over 1 GWh, supported by a nationwide service and commissioning network.
A Clean-Tech Pioneer in the Making
Founded in 2014, Hyderabad-based Cygni Energy is a pioneer in India’s battery storage landscape. It was one of the first companies recognized under the “Make in India” and “Start-up India” initiatives. The company is certified under IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015, and its EV products are compliant with AIS 156 standards.
As India accelerates its energy transition goals, Cygni’s gigafactory is expected to play a key role in building a resilient domestic battery supply chain and supporting the growing demand for EVs, smart grids, and renewable energy storage.
