Waaree Energies, India’s largest solar PV module manufacturer, has announced the commencement of commercial production at its 1.4 GW monocrystalline PERC (mono PERC) solar cell production line in Chikhli, Gujarat. This marks the first phase of commissioning at India’s largest solar cell manufacturing facility, which has a total planned capacity of 5.4 GW, including 4 GW of high-efficiency TOPCon solar cells to be commissioned in the next phase.
Amit Paithankar, whole-time director & CEO, Waaree Energies, stated, “The commencement of commercial production at our 1.4 GW mono PERC solar cell line is a significant step toward building a self-sufficient solar ecosystem. This facility aligns with the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat [self-reliant India] initiatives, reinforcing India’s energy independence.”
Waaree stated it Chikhli facility features state-of-the-art production lines, advanced automation, and stringent quality control measures, ensuring world-class efficiency and reliability.
Headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies operates manucturing facilities with an installed capacity of 13.3 GW for solar PV modules (including 1.3 GW of Indosolar).
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