Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, has commissioned its new 5 GW state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Vallam in Tamil Nadu, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy and India’s clean energy manufacturing push. With the addition of the Vallam plant, Vikram Solar’s total installed manufacturing capacity has risen to 9.5 GW.
The Vallam facility is being positioned as one of India’s most advanced and highly automated solar module manufacturing units, incorporating next-generation automation technologies, many of which are being deployed in the country for the first time. The plant integrates intelligent robotics, advanced material-handling systems, in-line quality inspection, and fully automated packaging, significantly enhancing manufacturing precision, throughput, and process reliability.
Spanning 27,000 square metres, the Vallam plant is built on advanced TOPCon technology and has been engineered for future HJT upgrades. It supports M10, G12, and G12R wafer formats, underscoring Vikram Solar’s focus on future-ready and scalable technology platforms.
According to the company, the elevated automation levels at the plant will translate into consistent module quality, lower defect rates, higher performance, and improved long-term durability for customers. Automated precision manufacturing is expected to reduce degradation over the product lifecycle, improve energy yields, and ensure faster turnaround times and predictable deliveries. All modules produced at the Vallam facility will meet Tier-1 and international quality standards, catering to both domestic and global markets.
The commissioning of the Vallam plant also strengthens Vikram Solar’s footprint in Tamil Nadu’s growing renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem. The facility complements the company’s existing plant at Oragadam and follows the foundation-laying ceremony for its upcoming unit at Gangaikondan, reinforcing the state’s role as a key hub for advanced solar manufacturing.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, Vikram Solar, said that the commissioning of the Vallam facility marks a defining moment for both the company and India’s solar manufacturing journey. He noted that delivering the 5 GW plant within a year reflects Vikram Solar’s readiness for scale, speed, and innovation, while reinforcing confidence in India’s ability to lead globally in clean technology manufacturing.
Modules produced at the Vallam facility will be supplied to customers across India, supporting utility-scale solar developers, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, and distributed generation projects, as the country accelerates towards its ambitious renewable energy target