Who is Vikram Solar Limited?

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 and the second-largest solar energy company in India by revenue.

Are Vikram Solar panels a good choice?

Their models range from budget-friendly 340W panels to high-performance 715W modules. Efficiency generally floats from 20.2% to 23%, competing with that of top brands. The high performance and efficiency make Vikram Solar modules a great option for both residential and commercial solar systems.

Where is Vikram Solar located?

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. In June 2016, the company won the National Excellence Award.

How many MW of solar modules did Vikram Solar supply?

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. 4.2 MW project commissioned in the US with Vikram Solar modules.

Does Vikram Solar have a production linked incentive scheme?

Until now, Vikram Solar’s manufacturing activity has remained in module assembly, but the capacity it gained in India’s Production Linked incentive (PLI) scheme which includes cell production, formed a suitable moment to explore further upstream options.

When did Vikram Solar launch a smart solar module?

In June 2018, the company announced to launch of a Tigo-integrated Smart module called SOLIVO at Intersolar Munich 2018. In September 2018, Vikram Solar launched a half-cut cell module at REI 2018. In January 2019, the company won a contract to install a 140 MW Solar Project for the NTPC.