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Vikram Solar Limited is an Indian company based in Kolkata. It is one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India (by capacity), with 3.5 GW module manufacturing capacity annually[4] and the second-largest solar energy company in India by revenue.[5] The company's primary business focus is manufacturing solar PV modules, and also carrying out engineering, procurement, and construction services and operations, and maintenance of solar power plants.[6][7][8][9]
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Company type | Limited company |
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Industry | Solar energy |
Founded | 2006 |
Founder | Gyanesh Chaudhary |
Headquarters | "The Chambers", 8th Floor, 1865, Rajdanga Main Road, , India[1] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Gyanesh Chaudhary (MD)[2] |
Products | Solar modules |
Services | Solar project engineering and construction |
Revenue | US$ $283.9M[3] |
Website | www |
Vikram Solar was founded in 2006 by Gyanesh Chaudhary[10] as a manufacturer of solar modules. It has since moved into engineering, procurement, and construction management, and solar power plant operations and maintenance.[11][12] In 2015 the company completed the first floating solar power plant in India.[13]
In February 2014, the company was listed as India's only Tier 1 module manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.[14]
In October 2015, the company concluded an agreement with British Solar Renewables (BSR) to supply modules with a total output of 30 MW.[15]
In April 2015, Vikram Solar's modules received the "Excellent Performance" certificate.[16]
In December 2015, the company contributed to the commissioning of India's largest rooftop airport installation in Kolkata.[17]
In January 2016, the company became one of three solar players in the India's Solar Photovoltaic Market Outlook.[18]
In February 2016, the company partnered with Powertech Africa, an African distributor of energy technology, thereby entering 14 new markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. Vikram Solar already operates offices in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa.[19]
In June 2016, the company won the National Excellence Award.[20]
In September 2016, Vikram Solar signed an MoU with teamtechnik.[21]
In October 2016, Vikram launched a strategic cooperation to enter the Finnish market.[11]
In November 2016, Vikram Solar announced an MoU with the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.[12]
In June 2017, with a manufacturing capacity of 1 GW, the company had become one of the largest solar module manufacturers in India.[13]
In July 2017, Vikram Solar modules became one of the top-performing modules by DNV GL testing standards.[22]
In October 2017, Vikram Solar launched the new monocrystalline product line SOMERA.[23]
In January 2018, Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary was appointed as the Chairman of the Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Division of IEEMA.[24]
In February 2018, the company opened a sales office in Massachusetts, United States.[25]
In March 2018, Vikram Solar tied up with France's CEA to drive innovative technology research and development.[26]
In May 2018, Vikram Solar opened an office in Gurgaon.[27]
In June 2018, the company announced to launch of a Tigo-integrated Smart module called SOLIVO at Intersolar Munich 2018.[28]
In September 2018, Vikram Solar launched a half-cut cell module at REI 2018.[29]
In January 2019, the company won a contract to install a 140 MW Solar Project for the NTPC.[30]
In April 2020, the company bagged a 300 MW project from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, (NTPC)[31]
In March 2020, the company ranked 32 on Fortune India's Next 500 list[32]
In December 2020, the company commissioned 919.73 kWp rooftop plant to power a part of our solar manufacturing in Falta, West Bengal[33]
In January 2021, the company launched the highly advanced new M6 cell series modules as first Tier 1 company in India[34]
In May 2021, Vikram Solar commissioned (140+85) 225 MW plant for NTPC in Uttar Pradesh – largest in the state[35]
In May 2021, Vikram Solar continued to be the 'Top Performer' in PVEL PQP Reliability Scorecard for the 4th time in last 5 years[36]
In June 2021, Vikram Solar crossed 3 GW capacity in terms of modules shipped globally[37]
In July 2021, Vikram Solar becomes India's largest module manufacturer with up to 2.5 GW capacity; inaugurates 1.3 GW module manufacturing facility[38]
Below are some of Vikram Solar's project references:
Vikram Solar Supplied 4.3 MW of Modules for a solar farm in Ware, Massachusetts, United States.
Vikram Solar Supplied 52.6 MW of Modules to Southern Current, United States.[53]
4.2 MW project commissioned in the US with Vikram Solar modules.[54]
312 kWp solar system installed by Finnwind Oy with Vikram Solar modules at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.[55]
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