Waaree Energies Founder Hitesh Doshi Recognized as Global Solar Leader at SNEC 2024 

Mr. Hitesh Doshi, whose name has been synonymous not only with the firm he founded, but also the Indian solar sector, has been awarded the Global Solar Leaders Award (2024) for his outstanding contributions to solar industrial progress worldwide at SNEC 2024. The PV SNEC is the World’s largest solar expo by a distance, held annually in Shanghai.

Under Doshi, Waaree Energies Limited, has emerged as India’s largest manufacturer of solar PV modules with an aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW as of June 30, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report).The award was presented to Doshi  at the SNEC 17th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference, held in Shanghai, China, from June 13-15, 2024.

Reflecting on this momentous recognition, Hitesh Chimanlal Doshi, now Chairman and Managing Director, Waaree Energies Limited, remarked, “I am deeply humbled to have been bestowed with this recognition. It is always a good feeling when one’s efforts are recognized, as it motivates a person to keep walking the path no matter how demanding it might seem. Receiving this award is not just a personal accolade but also a tribute to Waaree Energies Limited’s pursuit of excellence and innovation. This honour is an acknowledgement to the collective efforts of the entire Waaree family and I believe that it is a testament to the Indian solar industry’s rising prominence on the global map. It inspires us to continue scaling new heights and shaping a sustainable future driven by renewable energy solutions.”

Waaree Energies Limited (“WEL”) was founded in 1990. WEL commenced operations in 2007 focusing on solar PV module manufacturing with an aim to provide quality, cost-effective sustainable energy solutions across markets, and aid in reducing carbon foot-print paving the way for sustainable energy thereby improving quality of life. WEL has four solar module manufacturing facilities in India, with international presence. The company has a growing solar EPC business group firm Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited, and Waaree Energies has also filed for an IPO sometime this year possibly.