Vikram Solar Boosts Solar Module Manufacturing with New 5-GW Plant in Tamil Nadu

27-Nov-2025

Solar Module Manufacturing Vikram Solar Expansion

Key Takeaways:

A new 5-GW fully automated solar module plant begins operations at Vallam, Tamil Nadu.
The addition raises Vikram Solar’s total manufacturing capacity to 9.5-GW a year.
The facility is built on advanced TOPCon technology and supports M10, G12, and G12R formats.
Intelligent robotics and next-gen automation are deployed at a scale not previously used in India.
Vikram Solar targets 40–50% gender diversity in the plant’s workforce.

Vallam Facility Goes Live in Tamil Nadu:

Vikram Solar has begun operations at its new 5-GW solar module plant in Vallam, Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in the company’s manufacturing expansion. With this launch, the company’s annual capacity now stands at 9.5-GW.

The Vallam unit spans roughly 27,000 square meters and is built around TOPCon technology. It is equipped to handle M10, G12, and G12R formats, reflecting the company’s push toward technologies that can serve future high-efficiency module demand.

Automation at an Unprecedented Scale:

The Vallam plant features a high level of automation that includes intelligent robotics, advanced material-handling, integrated quality checks at every stage, and automated packaging. Much of the automation used here is being deployed in India for the first time, according to the company.

Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar, said the commissioning of the plant within the year highlights the company’s focus on scale and innovation as it completes more than two decades in the industry. He noted that the new facility reflects the company’s ambition to set fresh standards in manufacturing and quality.

Production to Support India’s Expanding Solar Pipeline:

Modules produced at Vallam will be supplied to customers nationwide. Utility-scale developers, commercial and industrial buyers, and distributed generation projects are among those expected to benefit as India moves closer to its renewable energy targets.

Vikram Solar also shared that it is working toward achieving 40–50% gender diversity in the plant’s workforce. The company aims to build a modern and inclusive manufacturing environment as part of its broader growth strategy.

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