Hyderabad, May 1 -- Cygni Energy has commissioned the first phase of its fully automated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Gigafactory at the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Maheshwaram, Telangana.

BESS is a technology that stores electricity in batteries for later use. BESS systems are used to store excess energy, often from renewable sources like solar and wind, and then release it when needed.

The 4.8 GWh production facility represents an investment exceeding Rs 100 crore.

The 160,000 square foot facility, situated on a five-acre campus, includes an Advanced Engineering Laboratory and a Battery Management System Laboratory.

Notably, it has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) qualification, making i...