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Vikram Solar has officially inaugurated a massive 6 GW solar PV module manufacturing plant located in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, which continues to solidify its position as a leading player in the Indian renewable energy landscape. The facility, inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, serves as a cornerstone for the company’s long-term manufacturing growth strategy.
The new facility is situated on a 186-acre greenfield campus and is expected to generate employment for over 800 skilled professionals. With the commissioning of this production line, Vikram Solar has successfully increased its total annual solar PV module manufacturing capacity to 15.5 GW. Beyond the current module output, the company has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the site. Plans are already in motion to integrate solar cell, wafer, and ingot manufacturing at the same location. Specifically, the company aims to establish 9 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity by FY2027, scaling to 12 GW by FY2028, alongside a 9 GW wafer and ingot facility.
For EPC contractors and solar developers operating in India, the scale-up of domestic manufacturing capacity is a critical development. Increased availability of domestically produced, high-capacity modules helps mitigate supply chain risks and provides a buffer against global price volatility. Furthermore, the expansion aligns with the government’s push for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India), assisting developers in meeting Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) mandates for various government-backed solar tenders. By localizing the value chain, Vikram Solar is positioning itself to provide more reliable, cost-effective solutions for large-scale utility projects across the country.
The Gangaikondan campus is set to evolve into an integrated solar manufacturing ecosystem. As Vikram Solar continues its phased expansion into upstream components like wafers and ingots, the Indian solar industry will benefit from reduced import dependency. This development is a vital component of the broader India renewable energy sector context, where rapid capacity additions and the push for indigenous manufacturing are essential to meeting the nation’s ambitious 500 GW non-fossil fuel energy target by 2030.
Aditya Pathre is the Founder of MVApulse and covers India’s renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy policy and competitive bidding. His reporting focuses on project developments, market trends, government policies and energy transition across India.
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