Waaree Energies to supply 150 MWp of solar modules
Author: PPD Team Date: January 3, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 3, 2025
Waaree Energies Limited has secured an order to supply 150 MWp of n-type TOPCon bifacial glass-glass solar modules, rated at 585/590 Wp.
The modules will be delivered to a domestic renewable energy developer managing projects across India. Delivery is planned for the financial year 2025-26.
Waaree Energies has become the first Indian solar panel manufacturer to publish independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its bifacial mono PERC and TOPCon solar panels.
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