Vikram Solar Launches 5 GW Automated Module Plant in Tamil Nadu

Vikram Solar has rolled out a major expansion today with the commissioning of its new 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Vallam, Tamil Nadu.

The move lifts the company’s total production capacity to 9.5 GW and adds one of India’s most advanced automated clean-energy sites to the country’s manufacturing map.

The new unit spans 27,000 square metres and operates as a fully automated, next-gen production hub. Robotics-driven handling, in-line quality checks, and automated packaging systems shape the core of the plant, setting a strong benchmark for speed, accuracy and reliability in India’s solar manufacturing landscape.

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Built on TOPCon technology, the Vallam factory is engineered for smooth upgrades to HJT and supports M10, G12 and G12R formats. According to Vikram Solar, this high level of automation is expected to deliver stronger module consistency, lower failure rates, reduced degradation and faster delivery schedules for customers across the sector.

The commissioning also deepens the company’s footprint in Tamil Nadu. The Vallam unit adds to its existing Oragadam facility and follows the foundation ceremony of its upcoming Gangaikondan plant, signalling a wider push to scale domestic clean-tech manufacturing.

"Vallam is a defining milestone for Vikram Solar and for India's solar manufacturing story. 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," said Vikram Solar Chairman and MD Gyanesh Chaudhary.

Modules from the Vallam facility will serve utility-scale developers, commercial and industrial buyers, and distributed generation projects nationwide, strengthening India’s growing solar value chain.