Vikram Solar Unveils First Module in Gangaikondan
Vikram Solar has commenced production of PV modules at its new facility in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, with the launch of the initial solar module from the plant.
The project is progressing in stages, aiming for an annual module production capacity of 6 GW.
The firm stated it intends to include solar cell, wafer, and ingot production at the location to create a cohesive manufacturing facility. Vikram Solar aims to create 9 GW of solar cell production capacity by the fiscal year 2027, increase this by an additional 3 GW by 2028, and incorporate 12 GW of wafer and ingot manufacturing capacity by 2029-30.
The firm stated that the unified manufacturing approach will bolster supply chain robustness, improve quality oversight throughout all phases of production, lower logistics and additional expenses, and boost domestic value creation.
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Vikram Solar presently possesses 9.5 GW of manufacturing capacity for modules at their facilities located in West Bengal (Falta) and Tamil Nadu (Oragadam and Vallam).
The module production plant in Gangaikondan is anticipated to create jobs for over 1,500 skilled workers. The company stated that the facility integrates advanced automation with digital manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability. The facility employs intelligent systems to autonomously assess, categorize, and package modules according to their performance.
The initial items produced at the facility are Vikram Solar's Hypersol n-type TOPCon G12R modules. They provide 615-640 W of nominal power with module efficiencies reaching 23.69 percent.
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“The rollout of the first module from our Gangaikondan plant marks an important milestone in Vikram Solar’s growth journey,” says Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar.
“Having crossed 10 GW in cumulative global module deployments earlier this year, we are building capacity against demonstrated demand. As we progressively add cell, wafer, and ingot production at this site, we are building an integrated manufacturing platform aligned with India’s domestic content framework strengthening supply chain resilience, enhancing domestic value creation, and supporting India’s clean energy ambitions.”
Earlier, Vikram Solar announced a Rs.27,000-crore investment in Bengal to establish what it calls a world-class manufacturing hub for energy transition, which could generate 12,000 green jobs and become one of the largest clean energy manufacturing investments in the country. The solar giant based in Calcutta, which started its operations in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Falta and now operates globally, has requested a meeting with the Bengal chief minister to discuss the proposal.
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The plan envisions creating a cohesive solar manufacturing ecosystem that encompasses the entire value chain, from ingots and wafers to solar cells and photovoltaic modules. The firm has stated that it will need 700 acres for the initiative. The advancement follows Vikram Solar gaining IPO (initial public offering) status in 2025. Industry specialists indicated that the suggestion might greatly enhance the state's economy and its goals for renewable energy.