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India's Solar Powerhouse: Nagpur Facility Breaks Ground
14 Mar
Summary
- A 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer facility is being built in Nagpur.
- The project involves an investment of ₹6,200 crore on 300 acres of land.
- Over 8,000 jobs are expected to be created by the new manufacturing plant.
Waaree Energies has commenced construction of what it claims is India's largest integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility. Located in Butibori, Nagpur, the plant will feature a 10 GW capacity for both solar ingots and wafers.
This significant development, backed by an investment of approximately ₹6,200 crore on 300 acres, is designed to strengthen India's solar photovoltaic value chain. The facility's primary goal is to enhance domestic production of critical upstream solar components.
