The facility is the cornerstone of the company’s strategy to build a fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem in India, strengthening supply chain resilience, enhancing quality control, reducing logistics costs, and increasing domestic value addition.
Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, has formally commissioned its new manufacturing plant at Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, with the first solar module successfully produced.
Building on the recent launch of its Vallam plant, the Gangaikondan facility represents the next step in the company’s expansion. It brings state‑of‑the‑art automation and smart manufacturing, while laying the foundation for vertical integration across cell, wafer, and ingot production.
Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar, said, “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 plans to establish 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by FY2027, expand by another 3 GW by FY2028, and add 12 GW of wafer and ingot capacity by FY2029-30.
Spread across 600,000 sq. ft, the greenfield module manufacturing facility is expected to generate employment for more than 1,500 skilled professionals. The investment supports regional industrial development and expands India’s clean energy manufacturing base.
As a next‑generation smart factory, the plant combines advanced automation with digital manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability. From real‑time production tracking to automated quality checks, the facility is designed to minimise manual intervention and maximise precision. Key capabilities include complete traceability of every module, automated inspection systems for defect detection, and automated handling at critical stages.
Smart systems also grade, sort, and package modules based on performance, ensuring customers receive consistently high‑quality products. The first products manufactured are Vikram Solar’s Hypersol N‑Type TOPCon G12R modules, delivering 615-640 Wp of rated power, with efficiencies up to 23.69 per cent.