Waaree Energies Ltd has begun construction of an integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Butibori, Nagpur. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 10 GW each for solar ingots and wafers, making it India’s largest integrated ingot and wafer manufacturing complex.
The facility will span 300 acres and involve an investment of around INR 6,200 crore. It will focus on producing high-purity solar ingots and wafers, which form the foundation of the solar photovoltaic value chain.
Once operational, the facility is expected to generate over 8,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, contributing to regional economic development, skill creation, and industrial growth in Maharashtra.
The project represents a major step toward strengthening India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem and building a more resilient domestic supply chain for the country’s rapidly expanding solar sector.
Senior government leaders and industry stakeholders, including Devendra Fadnavis, chief minister of Maharashtra, and Nitin Gadkari, union minister for road transport and highways, joined Waaree’s leadership to mark the beginning of this landmark project.
“India’s clean energy transition will be powered not only by renewable deployment but also by building strong domestic manufacturing capabilities across the solar value chain,” said Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Waaree Energies Ltd. “The groundbreaking of our integrated ingot and wafer facility in Nagpur marks an important step in strengthening India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem By developing large-scale domestic capacity for these critical components, we aim to contribute to India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, reduce import dependence, and enhance the resilience of the country’s solar supply chain.”
Doshi said Nagpur’s strategic location, strong industrial ecosystem, and connectivity across India make it an ideal destination for a project of this scale.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies operates advanced manufacturing facilities with a total solar PV module capacity of 22.3 GW worldwide and solar cell manufacturing capacity of up to 5.4 GW. With a strong presence across India and in over 25 countries, it offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning solar PV manufacturing, EPC services, green hydrogen solutions, battery energy storage systems, green energy infrastructure, and data centres.
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