New Delhi: Vikram Solar Limited has expanded its manufacturing capacity to 4.5 GW with a 1 GW addition at its Falta facility in West Bengal, the company said in a statement. The company has also upgraded its Oragadam manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to enable production of advanced solar module technologies, including TOPCon and HJT.
The expansion at Falta began with the installation of essential equipment on December 5, 2024, and has now been completed. The Chennai facility upgrade, initiated on July 19, 2024, has also been successfully executed.
Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar, Gyanesh Chaudhary, said, “Vikram Solar’s Kolkata and Chennai manufacturing expansion will help us scale production and augment our capabilities to provide sustainable energy solutions. Both projects leverage advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and ensure adherence to international quality and sustainability standards. They will enable us to supply high-quality manufacturing panels, further fulfilling the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
The increased capacity is expected to strengthen Vikram Solar’s position in the renewable energy sector and support India’s push for domestic solar module manufacturing.
