Bharat's Largest Solar Cell Manufacturing Gigafactory Inaugurated by Waaree Energies in Chikhli, Gujarat
Waaree Energies Ltd., the nation's leading clean energy transition company, celebrated the grand inauguration of its advanced 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. The ceremony was graced by Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel; Shri Pralhad Joshi, Honourable Minister of New and Renewable Energy; Shri C. R. Patil, Minister of Jal Shakti; Senior Ministers from Gujarat including Shri Kanubhai Desai; Minister of Finance Energy & Petrochemicals, Shri Balvantsinh Rajput; Minster of Industries, Civil Aviation, Labor & Employment, Shri Harshbhai Sanghavi; Minister of State for Home, Sports & Youth, Shri Mukeshbhai Patel; Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change & Water Resources and Mr P. P. Chaudhary, Member of parliament and Chairperson - One Nation One Election. Spread across 150 acres, with a built-up area of 101 acres, this facility stands as a testament to our commitment to a sustainable energy future for the nation.
Key Highlights
- Waaree Energies Ltd. inaugurated its 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory in Chikhli, Gujarat.
- The inauguration was graced by several dignitaries including Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel and Shri Pralhad Joshi, Honourable Minister of New and Renewable Energy.
- The facility is spread across 150 acres and has a built-up area of 101 acres.
- The gigafactory aligns with India’s broader decarbonisation goals and creates over 9500 direct jobs.
- Waaree Energies is a leading renewable energy company in India with a global installed capacity of ~15 GW for solar PV modules.