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

Infrastructure Transport

07 Apr 2026

Tunnelling Begins for Thane, Borivali twin tunnel project

Tunnelling work has commenced for the 11.84-km Thane–Borivali Twin Tunnel, set to be India’s longest urban road tunnel, marking a key milestone in Mumbai’s infrastructure development.As per a post shared by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority on social media platform X, the tunnel boring machine (TBM) ‘Nayak’—the country’s largest single-shield hard rock TBM for an urban tunnel—was launched by Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. The event was attended by Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, among other dignitaries. A second TBM, ‘Arjuna’, is expected to be launched so..

Large Format Store Planned At M G Road Metro Station

M G Road station in Bengaluru is set to host the city’s first large-format commercial and experience space, with planning led by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. BMRCL has invited proposals to develop and operate a central business district destination at the Purple?Pink Line interchange. The plan positions the station as a commercial hub designed to serve a broad commuter base across the city. The proposal is part of a broader effort to activate transit nodes commercially. Tender documents set a minimum monthly rental of Rs 0.944 million (mn), inclusive of GST, for the large-format..

Government Cancels Auction Of Eleven Critical Mineral Blocks

The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical and strategic mineral blocks after receiving a poor investor response and failing to attract a sufficient number of qualified bidders. The decision represents a setback to plans to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals amid global supply chain disruptions and rising demand for materials used in clean energy and advanced technologies. The mines ministry issued an annulment notice setting out the reasons for the cancellations. The annulment notice indicated that the auction process for five mineral blocks was canc..