Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a major solar manufacturing project by Waaree Energies Limited in Butibori, Nagpur. The project marks a significant milestone for India’s renewable energy manufacturing sector, as the company begins work on a 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility. The development is expected to strengthen the domestic solar supply chain and reduce reliance on imported solar components.
India’s Largest Integrated Ingot and Wafer Manufacturing Complex
Once completed, the facility will house 10 GW production capacity each for solar ingots and wafers, making it India’s largest integrated manufacturing complex for these critical solar components. Solar ingots and wafers form the core raw materials in the solar photovoltaic (PV) value chain, serving as the foundation for solar cells and modules. By establishing large-scale domestic production, the project aims to enhance India’s capabilities in upstream solar manufacturing.
₹6,200 Crore Investment Across 300 Acres
The new facility will be developed on a 300-acre site in Butibori, one of the key industrial zones near Nagpur. The project involves an investment of approximately ₹6,200 crore, reflecting Waaree Energies’ strategy to expand its footprint in advanced solar manufacturing. Importantly, the plant will focus on producing high-purity solar ingots and wafers, which are essential for improving the efficiency and performance of solar photovoltaic modules.
Strengthening India’s Solar Manufacturing Ecosystem
With this investment, Waaree Energies aims to reinforce India’s position in the global renewable energy supply chain. The project is also expected to support the country’s broader goal of building self-reliant solar manufacturing capabilities, while accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies. As reported by swarjyamag.com, the Nagpur facility is likely to play a crucial role in strengthening the domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem, while contributing to India’s long-term renewable energy ambitions.
