Waaree Energies Confirms US Probe Won’t Affect Investment Plans
Waaree Energies has stated that the ongoing US investigation into alleged solar tariff evasion will not impact its investment plans, including the expansion of its Texas facility and initiatives to establish a solar cell manufacturing capability aimed at reducing import dependence.
Expansion Plans Continue
The company confirmed, “The investigation has no impact on our investment plans. The Texas plant expansion from 1.6 GW to 3.2 GW is already underway.” The Houston facility, which started operations in January 2025 with an initial capacity of 1.6 GW, is being scaled up to 3.2 GW by FY27. Waaree emphasized that these plans are part of its long-term manufacturing footprint in the US.
Cooperation with US Authorities
Waaree is fully cooperating with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by providing all required information. The company stated, “As a responsible corporate citizen, we have consistently complied with all local laws and regulations. Our internal assessment shows no significant duty exposure, and we continue to engage transparently with CBP throughout this process.”
Future Strategic Plans
Waaree is also exploring further localisation in the US, including manufacturing solar cells. Backward integration remains a strategic priority. While the company already has substantial solar cell production capacity in India, it is assessing similar opportunities in the United States.
“We are evaluating options for US cell manufacturing in line with policy incentives and market demand. Any future investments will support our goal of becoming a comprehensive clean-energy transition company serving US customers end-to-end,” the firm added.