Waaree Energies starts 950 MW solar module line in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: October 1, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: October 1, 2025
Waaree Energies Limited has commissioned a 950 MW solar module manufacturing line at its plant in Degam, Chikli taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat. The facility began operations on 30 September 2025.
In September 2025, the company also added four subsidiaries under Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited, including Waaree Forever Energies Three Private Limited incorporated on 24 September. Three other step-down subsidiaries were registered earlier in the month.
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