NewzVille Desk
Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a state-of-the-art 5.4 GW solar cell gigafactory/manufacturing facility of Warree Energy at Chikhali in Gujarat on Saturday. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C. R. Patil, Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel, senior Ministers of Gujarat such as Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Kanubhai Desai; Harshbhai Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home, Sports and Youth Affairs; Mukeshbhai Patel, Minister of State for Environment, and Climate Change P.P. Chaudhary were present at the occasion.
As India’s largest solar cell production plant, this landmark achievement is a step towards strengthening the domestic solar supply chain and reducing dependence on imports. While the global solar energy value chain is also at the forefront of the country’s march as a net exporter and enabler in the ecosystem.
Addressing the gathering Pralhad Joshi said, “This magnificent facility embodies the spirit of India and stands in the form of India’s growing expertise in the global renewable energy scenario. This is in full alignment with our national vision of establishing India as a global manufacturing hub for clean energy technologies. The plant will not only cater to local needs but also position India as a major exporter of advanced solar technologies.”
Joshi further said that Our sacred Granthas, including the Vedas and Upanishads, have always emphasised the importance of harmony between humanity and the environment.
Talking about the importance of Gayatri Mantra, he said that this mantra, written thousands of years ago, is dedicated to the divine energy of the Sun. Even today crores of Indians start their day with this holy mantra. While the Sun pays respect to god through namaskar. Now that we reflect this deep spiritual tradition.
Minister Joshi said, “We are not only participating in the global energy revolution, but we are leading it. Today, we have become the third largest renewable energy capacity in the world. In the last 10 years, there has been an extraordinary increase in the solar power capacity in the country, from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 104 GW today, showing a significant increase of 3580%.”
He further said that For many years, a country (China) has been a powerful force in the field of renewable and new-age resources. But today India is emerging as Vishwamitra, becoming the voice of the global South and leading a new world order.
Pralhad Joshi said “ Today, be it the International Energy Agency, the World Economic Forum, the IMF or the World Bank, all of them are looking at India as a beacon of leadership. All this has been possible due to the vision, speed and scale of our PM Modi. He is the son of this land of Gujarat, and has carried forward the legacy of leadership that this land has given us. This land gave us Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. This land has given India its entrepreneurial identity. It was in Gujarat that the growth story of renewable energy started. It all started when Modi was the chief minister of this state. Today, Gujarat has become a model that has now been expanded across India, setting a national benchmark. In this context, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ji also deserves praise for his leadership in furthering Modiji’s vision. They are ensuring that Gujarat remains at the forefront of this crucial field. I encourage other states to adopt Gujarat’s model of development in the field of renewable energy. Other states should learn from Gujarat’s example of creating a conducive environment for industries and investing in renewable energy.”
Union Minister Joshi pointed out that, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum, creating jobs globally in sectors such as green transition will lead to 170 million jobs by 2030. Contributing to this number will also be the significant number of jobs generated by this 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing plant. The facility will create numerous opportunities for both local residents and professionals, he said.
