Vikram Solar has commissioned a 5-GW fully automated Vallam facility in Tamil Nadu, taking its total annual production capacity to 9.5 GW.
The company said in its regulatory filing that the Vallam plant incorporates a sophisticated layer of next-generation automation, seamlessly integrating intelligent robotics, advanced material-handling systems, comprehensive built-in quality checks and fully automated packaging.
Vikram Solar’s Vallam plant to supply next-gen modules across India
Vallam facility will add 5 GW of advanced module production capacity annually. “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,” Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar, said in the statement.
Modules manufactured at the Vallam facility will be supplied to customers across India, supporting utility-scale developers, commercial and industrial customers, and distributed generation projects as the nation accelerates toward its ambitious renewable energy goals, it said.
Solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar also said that it is working towards achieving 40–50% gender diversity within the plant’s baseline workforce and aims to create a modern, equitable and future-oriented manufacturing environment in India.
Share price of Vikram Solar
The share price of Vikram Solar has declined 24.1% so far this year.
