Waaree Energies Ltd. has inaugurated a 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. The plant spans 150 acres, with a built-up area of 101 acres, and is equipped with high-efficiency solar cell technology.
According to the company’s press release, the facility is expected to generate over 9,500 direct jobs and approximately 30,000 indirect employment opportunities. The plant aims to contribute to India’s renewable energy targets, including the goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Waaree Energies Ltd., stated, “Today, with the launch of our 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory in Chikhli, Waaree is laying the foundational cornerstone of India’s energy independence and technological renaissance.”
Waaree Energies, established in 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, operates multiple solar PV module manufacturing facilities with a combined installed capacity of approximately 15 GW. The company also has manufacturing operations in Texas, USA.