Waaree Energies opens 950-megawatt solar module line in Gujarat factory

• Waaree began commercial operations at a new 950-MW module line in Gujarat, expanding India’s domestic manufacturing capacity amid strong local demand.

Waaree Energies has switched on a 950-MW solar module production line at its Gujarat facility, adding meaningful domestic capacity at a time when India’s installations are surging and supply-chain policy favors local content. The new line broadens Waaree’s product slate and boosts throughput, positioning the company to serve utility-scale builders, C&I customers, and rooftop installers with shorter lead times and tighter quality control.

Manufacturing details weren’t disclosed, but recent Indian lines typically support TOPCon and high-wattage monofacial/bifacial formats with automated stringing, lamination, and electroluminescence (EL) testing for tighter binning and fewer field failures. Vertical integration—cells today or in roadmap—can further stabilize pricing and availability, while robust warranty and service networks remain critical to bankability for lenders and IPPs.

For India’s market, added module capacity is more than a headline. Developers racing toward commissioning dates need predictable deliveries and proven quality to keep debt draws on schedule. Domestic production also helps meet evolving traceability and local-value-addition rules that govern incentives, while reducing logistics risk tied to global freight swings. As tariffs and tender designs increasingly reward deeper local supply chains, manufacturers with scale and credible after-sales support stand out.

Customers will watch three things: performance and degradation data for the newest product lines; warranty terms and claims responsiveness; and the ability to reserve large blocks for multi-site portfolios. With the right certifications and test results, modules from the new line can slot into standardized EPC playbooks—single-axis trackers, higher DC/AC ratios, and plant-level controls that meet stricter grid codes.

Beyond the factory gate, the expansion should create skilled jobs and local procurement opportunities in Gujarat’s manufacturing ecosystem. For India’s energy transition, it’s another step toward aligning a booming project pipeline with a resilient, home-grown manufacturing base—turning policy intent into steel, glass, and electrons.