Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading solar photovoltaic module manufacturers, has commenced production of solar module in its its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Gangaikondan SIPCOT on the city outskirts.
Production of the photovoltaic (PV) module in this plant, spread across six lakh square feet, commenced on Monday, a senior government official here said.
The first products manufactured at the plant are Vikram Solar’s Hypersol N-Type TOPCon G12R modules. They deliver 615-640 Wp of rated power with module efficiencies of up to 23.69%.
The highly automated greenfield module manufacturing facility is expected to generate employment for more than 1,500 skilled professionals, mostly from the southern districts, particularly Tirunelveli. This plant, established at a cost of ₹ 2.574 crore, has 3 GW solar cell and 6 GW module capacity.
The plant combines advanced automation with digital manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability. From real-time production tracking to automated stage-wise quality checks, the facility is built to minimise manual intervention and maximise precision.
The key capabilities include real-time monitoring of the entire production process, complete traceability of every module manufactured, automated inspection systems that catch defects with greater accuracy and automated handling at critical stages. The plant also uses smart systems to automatically grade, sort and package modules based on their performance, ensuring customers receive consistently high-quality products.
An official statement said the Gangaikondan plant is a cornerstone of Vikram Solar’s long-term vision to build a fully integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem in India. Over the coming years, the campus will progressively house module, cell, wafer, and ingot manufacturing, bringing the entire solar value chain under one roof. This integrated model will strengthen supply chain resilience, enhance quality control across every stage of production, reduce logistics and ancillary costs, and increase domestic value addition.
As part of this roadmap, Vikram Solar plans to establish 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by FY27, expand it by another 3 GW by FY28, and add 12 GW of wafer and ingot manufacturing capacity by FY29-30, reinforcing its commitment to building a globally competitive, self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem.
Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, Vikram Solar, said: “This is more than a new plant. It is an investment in the future of Indian solar manufacturing. The rollout of the first module from our Gangaikondan plant marks an important milestone in Vikram Solar’s growth journey. 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”.
Vikram Solar Limited is one of the leading Indian solar module manufacturers, specializing in efficient photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing, with an international presence across 39 countries. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, it is one of the largest PV module manufacturers in India. Vikram Solar is a ‘Top Performer’ in PVEL’s PV Module Reliability scorecard and has been included in the Tier 1 solar PV modules manufacturer list of Bloomberg NEF for 8 consecutive quarters.
Vikram Solar Limited has established a pan-India presence through an extensive distributor network of 110+ authorized distributors and more than 550+ dealers.
Published - July 09, 2026 08:33 pm IST