Waaree Energies Secures 452 MW Solar Module Order in US

29 Aug 2025 CW Team

In a boost to India’s clean energy exports, Waaree Energies, one of the country’s largest solar module manufacturers, has announced that its US subsidiary, Waaree Solar Americas, has won a 452 MW order to supply advanced solar modules. The modules will be delivered to a prominent American developer engaged in utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.

Waaree said the agreement is a one-time supply contract and clarified that it does not involve any promoter or related-party participation. The company noted that the deal strengthens its international presence and supports its expansion in North America, a key growth market for renewable energy investments.

Sunil Rathi, President of Waaree Solar Americas, said, “The order is more than a commercial achievement – it is a symbol of India’s rise as a clean energy manufacturing powerhouse. As the US expands its renewable energy ambitions, Waaree is proud to stand as a reliable bridge between continents, delivering not just modules, but the confidence to accelerate the global transition.”

The company added that by meeting the US demand for large-scale, reliable clean energy equipment with India’s manufacturing capabilities, it is “not only exporting technology, but also exporting trust, transparency, and resilience.”

News source: Business World

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