Waaree Solar Americas has started commercial production on two new 800 MW solar module manufacturing lines at its Brookshire facility in Texas, USA. The expansion doubles the plant’s annual manufacturing capacity to 3.2 GW. Production on the new lines began on October 29, 2026. The development strengthens Waaree’s domestic manufacturing footprint as the company targets growing demand from US solar developers, utilities and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors.
The expansion is part of a wider US manufacturing strategy. Waaree Solar Americas is also increasing capacity at its Arizona facility from 1 GW to 1.6 GW. Together, the investments are expected to bring the company’s total US solar module manufacturing capacity to 4.8 GW in fiscal 2027. Waaree’s global solar module order book currently exceeds 25 GW.
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Scope of implementation on the Waaree Texas Solar Manufacturing Facility
The Brookshire expansion adds two manufacturing lines, each with an annual production capacity of 800 MW. This increases the facility’s total installed capacity to 3.2 GW, following an expansion approved by Waaree Energies’ board of directors in April 2025.
The additional output is intended to serve the US domestic market. Waaree said the expanded facility will strengthen its ability to supply American solar developers, utilities and EPC contractors with domestically manufactured modules. The investment also forms part of the company’s strategy to establish manufacturing operations in both India and the United States.
The timing is significant. Changes in US trade policy, including measures under Section 232, are affecting the economics of imported solar modules. Waaree said these developments have strengthened the business case for domestic manufacturing and increased the strategic importance of its US production facilities.
Outlook on Waaree Texas Solar Manufacturing Facility
The Brookshire expansion is one part of Waaree’s broader international manufacturing strategy. In the United States, the company is increasing its Arizona module manufacturing capacity from 1 GW to 1.6 GW. Once completed, the combined US manufacturing footprint is expected to reach 4.8 GW in fiscal 2027, which runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
The company is also expanding its upstream manufacturing operations in India. Solar cell manufacturing capacity is expected to increase from 5.4 GW to 15.4 GW in fiscal 2027. Waaree additionally plans to commission a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in fiscal 2028.
The challenge will be to translate the additional capacity into sustained orders and manufacturing utilisation. However, with Brookshire now operating at 3.2 GW, Arizona expanding and the US business accounting for a growing share of its order book, Waaree is strengthening its position in the American solar supply chain.
Project Overview
- Project: Brookshire solar module manufacturing expansion
- Location: Brookshire, Texas, USA
- Operator: Waaree Solar Americas Inc.
- Parent Company: Waaree Energies Ltd.
- Status: Commercial production started October 29, 2026
- Total Facility Capacity: 3.2 GW annually
Scope
- Two new solar module manufacturing lines
- 800 MW annual capacity per line
- 1.6 GW of additional manufacturing capacity
- Total Brookshire capacity increased to 3.2 GW
- Board approval granted in April 2025
Project Highlights
- Brookshire manufacturing capacity doubled
- Total US module capacity targeted at 4.8 GW in fiscal 2027
- Global module order book exceeds 25 GW
Key Developments
- Commercial production started on October 29, 2026
- Arizona facility expanding from 1 GW to 1.6 GW
- US manufacturing revenue reached $146 million in Q2 FY2027
Key Challenges
- Changing US trade and import policies
- Competition in the domestic solar module market
- Need to maintain manufacturing utilisation
Outlook
- Total US module capacity targeted at 4.8 GW in fiscal 2027
- Arizona expansion to add 600 MW
- Indian solar cell capacity to reach 15.4 GW
- 10 GW ingot and wafer facility planned for fiscal 2028
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