Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Vikram Solar Plans Expansion to Meet Rising Demand
Vikram Solar, a solar energy company, is growing its business.
They are increasing their manufacturing capacity by a lot to make more solar panels because they have many orders.
They plan to build a factory to make solar cells, which are the key parts of solar panels, reducing their reliance on other companies.
This expansion will be funded through a mix of methods.
The government's move to reduce taxes on solar components makes solar energy cheaper and helps the company be more competitive in the market.
The company expects a big increase in demand and is focusing on increasing manufacturing.
Vikram Solar's order book has doubled, reaching 10.96 GW.
The company aims to quadruple its manufacturing capacity to 17.5 GW by FY2027.
Funding for the expansion will come from IPO proceeds, debt, and internal funds.
Vikram Solar is establishing a solar cell facility in Tamil Nadu.
The GST reduction on solar cells will lower costs and boost domestic manufacturing.
- Who
- Vikram Solar
- What
- Scaling up manufacturing capacity and plans for backward integration in solar cell manufacturing.
- When
- FY2027
- Where
- Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To meet surging demand and strengthen supply chain.
Domestic Manufacturing
International Trade
Impact of GST Reduction
Domestic Manufacturing
Supports domestic competitiveness.
International Trade
Neutral in terms of sourcing, but enhances market dynamics for domestic manufacturers.
- Company
- Vikram Solar
- Order Book
- 10.96 GW
- Current Capacity
- 2X
- Expansion Target
- 17.5 GW by FY2027
- Location of Solar Cell Facility
- Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu
- GST Reduction
- 12% to 5% on solar cells