Vikram Solar says the new 5 GW Vallam plant in Tamil Nadu increases module manufacturing capacity to 9.5 GW and is built on TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact) technology with future heterojunction upgrades.
Vikram Solar today announced the commissioning of its 5 GW PV module manufacturing facility at Vallam in Tamil Nadu, increasing its cumulative production capacity to 9.5 GW.
The company says its Vallam facility features next-generation automation – much of which is being deployed for the first time in India – including intelligent robotics, advanced material handling systems, extensive built-in quality controls and fully automated packaging.
The factory covers 27,000 m² and is built on advanced TOPCon technology, designed for seamless HJT upgrades and designed to support the M10, G12 and G12R formats.
The company said the Vallam plant’s advanced automation ensures consistent product quality, resulting in more reliable modules with lower failure rates and long-term durability. Automated precision also ensures higher performance and less degradation, which translates into better energy yields over the life of the product. With fewer defects, faster production and improved delivery reliability, customers benefit from predictable deliveries and shorter lead times. Each module meets Tier-1 and international quality standards.
The Vallam facility complements Vikram Solar’s existing presence in Oragadam and follows the recent foundation ceremony of the upcoming Gangaikondan facility.
“Vallam is a defining milestone for Vikram Solar and for India’s solar manufacturing story. Commissioning this 5 GW facility within a year was a bold commitment, and delivering on it signals that we are ready for the scale, speed and innovation that the next decade demands,” said Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar. “With more than two decades in the industry, this facility reflects our intent to shape what comes next: advanced manufacturing, automation-led quality and technology platforms that will set new benchmarks for the industry.”
As part of its focus on inclusive growth, Vikram Solar is working to achieve 40% to 50% gender diversity within the factory’s core workforce.
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