Kolkata: Vikram Solar, a pioneer in India’s solar PV industry, has announced the commissioning of its cutting-edge Vallam manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, adding 5 GW of advanced module production capacity. With this expansion, the company’s total manufacturing capacity now stands at 9.5 GW, reinforcing its position as a scale-driven leader in solar technology and a key player in shaping India’s renewable energy future.
The Vallam plant represents a significant technological leap for India’s clean energy ecosystem. Designed as a future-ready, large-scale manufacturing centrepiece, it integrates next-generation automation—much of it being deployed in India for the first time. Intelligent robotics, advanced material-handling systems, comprehensive built-in quality checks, and fully automated packaging combine to enhance precision, accelerate throughput, and set new benchmarks for operational excellence.
Spanning 27,000 sq. m, the facility is built on advanced TOPCon technology, engineered for seamless HJT upgrades, and designed to support M10, G12, and G12R formats. This ensures Vikram Solar’s leadership in future-ready technology platforms.
For customers, the new facility translates into higher value and performance. Advanced automation ensures consistent product quality, lower failure rates, and long-term durability. Automated precision drives higher energy yields, reduced degradation, and improved supply reliability—resulting in predictable deliveries and shorter lead times. Every module meets Tier-1 and international quality standards, giving customers confidence in globally benchmarked technology.
The commissioning of Vallam strengthens Vikram Solar’s commitment to Tamil Nadu’s clean energy manufacturing ecosystem. It adds to the company’s existing presence in Oragadam and follows the recent foundation ceremony for its upcoming Gangaikondan facility, marking another milestone in the state’s renewable energy journey.
Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar, said: “Vallam is a defining milestone for Vikram Solar and for India’s solar manufacturing story. Commissioning this 5 GW facility within the year was a bold commitment, and delivering on it signals our readiness for the scale, speed, and innovation the next decade demands. As we complete over 20 years in this industry, this facility reflects our intent to shape what comes next: advanced manufacturing, automation-led quality, and technology platforms that become new benchmarks for the sector. Vallam strengthens India’s value chain, and it reinforces our confidence that Indian clean tech can lead globally, not just participate.”
Modules manufactured at Vallam will be supplied to customers across India, supporting utility-scale developers, C&I customers, and distributed generation projects as the nation accelerates toward its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth, Vikram Solar is working toward achieving 40–50% gender diversity within the plant’s baseline workforce, creating a modern, equitable, and future-oriented manufacturing environment.
