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Waaree Energies Breaks Ground on 10 GW Solar Ingot, Wafer Plant in Nagpur

Waaree Energies’s facility will have a capacity of 10 GW each for solar ingots and wafers, aiming to strengthen India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem and reduce dependence on imported materials.

March 16, 2026. By Abha Rustagi

Waaree Energies has broken ground on a 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Butibori in Nagpur, marking what the company said will be India’s largest such complex.

The facility will have a capacity of 10 GW each for solar ingots and wafers, aiming to strengthen India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem and reduce dependence on imported materials.

Spread across about 300 acres, the project involves an investment of around INR 6,200 crore and will produce high-purity solar ingots and wafers, which form key components of the solar photovoltaic value chain.

The company stated that the project is expected to strengthen India’s domestic solar supply chain and support its long-term energy security goals.

Once operational, the facility is expected to generate more than 8,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to regional industrial development and skill creation in Maharashtra.

Senior government officials, including Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari, attended the groundbreaking ceremony alongside the company’s leadership.

Hitesh Doshi, chairman and managing director of Waaree Energies, said, “India’s clean energy transition will be powered not only by renewable deployment but also by building strong domestic manufacturing capabilities across the solar value chain. The groundbreaking of our integrated ingot and wafer facility in Nagpur marks an important step in strengthening India’s upstream solar manufacturing ecosystem. By developing large-scale domestic capacity for these critical components, we aim to contribute to India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, reduce import dependence, and enhance the resilience of the country’s solar supply chain.”

“Nagpur’s strategic location, strong industrial ecosystem, and connectivity across India make it an ideal destination for a project of this scale. We are grateful for the continued support from the Government of Maharashtra in enabling this important initiative,” added Doshi.

India is among the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets, supported by policy initiatives aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing and strengthening energy independence.

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