Waaree Solar Americas Inc., a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd., has proudly started trial production of its first solar module at its new manufacturing plant in Brookshire, Texas. This achievement makes Waaree the first Indian company to set up a solar panel manufacturing facility in the U.S., marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion and its efforts to support the clean energy transition worldwide.
The event was honored by the presence of Mr. DC Manjunath, the Consul General of India in Houston. The Brookshire facility is currently in the trial production phase, with plans to fully activate its Phase-1 manufacturing capacity of 1.6 GW in the coming months.
Mr. DC Manjunath, the guest of honor, Consul General, stated, “I congratulate Waaree for commencing production at its Brookshire, Texas factory. The India – US Economic and Energy Partnership is thriving as both democracies are natural partners. Waaree, through its Brookshire facility, is playing a key role in strengthening this relationship.”
Mr. Sunil Rathi, President at Waaree Solar Americas Inc., mentioned, “This is a proud moment for the Waaree group as we announce the first module production at our Brookshire, Texas factory. This milestone highlights our decades of manufacturing expertise and commitment to bolstering the global clean energy industry while expanding our manufacturing footprint.
He further added, “We are deeply grateful to our clients, employees, partners, suppliers, and Waller County officials who have supported this endeavor. This milestone marks the beginning of our ambitious plans for further expansion in the United States, reinforcing our dedication to building a resilient domestic supply chain, supporting energy security in the U.S., and strengthening the India-U.S. trade and energy partnership.”