Waaree Energies, India’s largest solar module manufacturer has supplied 330wp Solar modules for a project Developed by Purshottam Profiles. The project shall supply power to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, West Bengal. Waaree has supplied 3 MW of solar modules for this prestigious project. The project was commissioned in Jan 2021. The project was finanaced by SBI Bank. This 3 MWp plant shall help IIT-Kharagpur to reduce 34 metric tonnes carbon footprint per annum.
Speaking on this event, Sunil Rathi, Director, Waaree Energies Ltd said, “We are very proud to be associated with a distinguished institute like IIT as its preferred sustainability partner. Through our partnership, we are helping IIT to reduce their carbon footprint and electricity costs simultaneously.”
Sunil Agarwal, Director, Purshottam Profiles added, “We are delighted to be on the commissioning of this project. This is a very compelling proposition to institutes like IIT, and we hope to replicate it for other premier institutes across the country.”
S. Ghosh, from the IIT-Kharagpur said “IIT-Kharagpur believes in moving towards sustainable energy as source of power. By commissioning the solar plant in association with Purshottam profiles, we are proud to be contributing towards the national goal of becoming a solar powered nation. The institute is expected to save a significant operating cost reduction. The educational institute also hopes to create awareness about the solar technology”
Waaree solar modules have been shipped to 6 continents, across 68 countries. With more than 140 tests performed at various stages of manufacturing, Waaree maintains its quality above global standards. Waaree is perceived by customers as the premium module supplier & has already supplied near to 3.5 GW of solar panels till date globally, and commissioned over 600 MW of solar EPC projects in India.
