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Vikram Solar has commissioned a fully automated 5-GW solar module facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, increasing its total annual production capacity to 9.5 GW. The new plant spans 27,000 sq m and is based on advanced TOPCon technology, supporting M10, G12 and G12R formats. The facility integrates robotics, automated material handling, and built-in quality checks, most of which are being used in the country for the first time. Vikram Solar plans to supply modules produced here to utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and distributed generation projects nationwide. The company is also working towards improving gender diversity at the plant.
Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of its new 5-GW fully automated solar module facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, taking its overall annual production capacity to 9.5 GW. The commissioning took place during the past week, following the company's earlier commitment to expand its manufacturing footprint within the year. Advertisement
The Vallam facility covers 27,000 square metres and is built on advanced TOPCon technology. It supports M10, G12 and G12R formats, signalling the company's focus on technologies that remain relevant for upcoming project requirements. This expansion strengthens Vikram Solar's position as one of the larger domestic module manufacturers at a time when India continues to push for higher renewable energy deployment.
The plant incorporates several layers of next-generation automation, many of which are being introduced in the country for the first time. These include intelligent robotics, automated material-handling systems, integrated quality-control processes, and fully automated packaging. The company stated that this setup is intended to ensure consistency in production, reduce manual intervention and streamline large-scale manufacturing.
Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar, said the commissioning of the 5-GW facility within the same year as planned reflected the company's readiness for scale, speed and technological advancement for the coming decade. He also stated that, marking more than two decades in the industry, the new plant demonstrates the company's focus on advanced manufacturing and automation-led quality standards.
Modules produced at this facility will be supplied to customers across India, including utility-scale developers, commercial and industrial consumers, and distributed generation installations. This aligns with the growing demand for high-efficiency modules as India accelerates its renewable energy targets.
The company also shared that it aims to achieve 40-50 per cent gender diversity in the plant's baseline workforce. It plans to focus on building an equitable and modern manufacturing environment as part of its long-term workforce strategy.
Source PTI
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