Waaree Energies Limited broke ground for an integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility at Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The project will include manufacturing capacity of 10 gigawatts (GW) each for solar ingots and wafers and is intended to expand domestic production of upstream components used in the solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain.
The facility will be developed across 300 acres with an investment of approximately INR 62 billion. The plant will produce high-purity solar ingots and wafers, which are key inputs used in the manufacturing of solar PV cells and modules.
The company said the project is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for upstream solar components. Increasing local production of ingots and wafers is intended to reduce reliance on imported materials and support supply chain stability for the solar sector.
Once operational, the facility is expected to generate more than 8,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The project is also expected to contribute to industrial activity, skills development, and economic growth in the Nagpur region.
“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. The groundbreaking of our integrated ingot and wafer facility in Nagpur marks an important step in strengthening India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem,” said Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Waaree Energies Limited.
“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 added.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies Limited manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and cells and provides engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services and energy infrastructure solutions. The company operates solar PV module manufacturing capacity of approximately 22.3 GW and solar cell manufacturing capacity of up to 5.4 GW and has a presence in more than 25 countries.
