Waaree Energies starts 3,000 MW solar module plant in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: April 7, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: April 7, 2026
Waaree Energies Limited has commenced operations at a new solar module manufacturing facility in Samakhiali, Kutch, Gujarat, with a total annual capacity of 3,000 MW. The plant began production at 10:00 am on April 6, 2026, according to a regulatory filing of the same date.
The facility is operated by Sangam Solar One Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited. It includes four production lines, each with an annual capacity of 750 MW, taking the total installed capacity at the site to 3,000 MW. The plant is located in the industrial zone of Samakhiali in Kutch district.
Incorporated in December 1990 and headquartered in Mumbai, Waaree Energies Limited is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company has a global solar module manufacturing capacity of 22.77 GW, including 20.17 GW in India and 2.6 GW in the United States, along with 5.4 GW of solar cell capacity. Its operations cover module and inverter manufacturing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, and broader energy infrastructure.
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