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Vikram Solar Commissions Largest Solar Project at A Single Location in Uttar Pradesh

May 13, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Chief Executive Officer, #Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, #Vikram Solar

Mumbai: Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider, announced the completion of an 85 MW solar plant project commissioned for National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) at Bilhaur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Combining the latest 85 MW project at Bilhaur, UP with Vikram Solar’s recently commissioned 140 MW project for NTPC at the same location; the (85 MW+140 MW) 225 MW capacity project becomes the largest solar project in a single location in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The first part capacity of 70 MW out of 85 MW solar PV project was commissioned on 28th March 2021 and we delivered NTPC 210 MW capacity project in the financial year 2020-21.

The 85 MW solar project is spread across 400 acres and used about 3.5 Lac numbers of Vikram Solar modules and includes a 33/132 kV switchyard. The expected energy yield of this project in Uttar Pradesh is 200 million units (MU). The plant is expected to reduce 4.57 tonnes of CO2 and can power 88,905 houses per year.

Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, Chief Executive Officer, Vikram Solar, shared on the occasion, “It was an honour for us to partner with NTPC for this prestigious project. This project presented the opportunity to increase our contribution to India’s solar mission and we are proud to be chosen by NTPC to make such an effort. NTPC is one of our oldest clients and we have been partnering in several of their solar projects. We are proud to say that we have a portfolio of commissioned and under-construction projects totalling ~708 MW with NTPC, as it identifies our commitment and focus towards customer centricity. We are hopeful of a continued journey with NTPC towards realizing the company’s green energy goals.”

With proven capacity to handle utility scale projects (225 MW cumulative capacity (140+85 MW) for NTPC Bilhaur, Uttar Pradesh, 200 MW for APGENCO in Andhra Pradesh, 130 MW for NTPC at Bhadla-Rajasthan, 80 MW for GIPCL at Charanka- Gujarat, 50 MW for NTPC at Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh), innovative projects (India’s first floating solar), and airport installations (Kolkata, Calicut, Dibrugarh, Kochi, Gaya, Gondia) Vikram Solar is contributing to the growth of Indian solar revolution.

Vikram Solar’s annual PV module production capacity stands at 1.2 GW and the company has shipped over 3.1 GW PV modules globally. In addition to being a Tier-1* PV module manufacturer, the company is a PVEL LLC Top Performer and its modules are suitable for harsh environments in Europe, North America and Asia.

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Vikram Solar further strengthens its retail footprint with entry into the state of Telangana

Feb 23, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Chief Executive Officer, #Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, #Sri N. Janaiah, #Telangana;, #Vice Chairman & Managing Director of TSREDCO Limited, #Vikram Solar

Hyderabad: Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a prominent EPC & Rooftop solar solutions provider announced the expansion of its retail footprint into Telangana by partnering with 3S SOLUTIONS, a leading distributor for high quality solar products and services. The announcement was made in presence of Sri N. Janaiah, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation LTD (TSREDCO Ltd). Vikram Solar’s entry into Hyderabad, Telangana is aligned to the company’s retail expansion plans of presence across 300+ cities by end of FY2021.

Vikram Solar also unveiled its latest product offering- The Series 6 modules- Somera and Prexos with next-generation M6 type of cells- a superior, advanced technology module. The new Series 6 modules provide higher power output of up to 505 watt-peak (Wp) and efficiency of more than 21%. The Series 6 modules are also cost-effective as it reduces the overall project cost and increases project-level cost savings for the customers.

Speaking on the occasion Sri N. Janaiah, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of TSREDCO Limited said, “It is my pleasure to be a part of a new initiative that can speed up the green energy transition in Telangana. I strongly believe that Solar is the future and we all have to responsibly move forward to realize India’s green energy potential. I am sure Telangana can lead India’s solar energy revolution, becoming an inspiration for all to follow.”

Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, Chief Executive Officer, Vikram Solar said, “The state of Telangana has been at the forefront of green energy adoption with enabling policies, incentives for ramping up solar rooftop and unwavering resolve to increase renewable energy share in the state’s energy mix. The state has focused on decentralized distributed solar installation projects for a long time, leading to cost savings on the infrastructure management and also offering residents a choice to switch to solar. Telangana is a front runner in harnessing solar energy and it is an opportune time to enhance our retail presence with our technologically advanced Series 6 modules.”

Vikram Solar’s robust network ensures ready stocks for immediate dispatches and after-sales support. The company currently has a distribution network connecting more than 40 cities, ensuring the availability of its solar products and solutions across 600 regions Pan-India. The company’s regional warehousing capability provides an infrastructure to cater to large volumes of orders.

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Vikram Solar introduces next-generation higher efficiency Series 6 PV modules

Jan 6, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Solar EPC player and O&M solutions provider, #Vikram Solar, #Vikram Solar Series 6

Mumbai: Vikram Solar, India’s leading module manufacturer, Solar EPC player and O&M solutions provider today announced the launch of its Series 6 modules- Somera and Prexos, with next-generation M6 type of cells- a superior, advanced technology module.  The new Series 6 modules will provide higher power output of up to 505 watt-peak (Wp) and efficiency of more than 21%. The Series 6 modules are also cost-effective as it reduces the overall project cost and increases project-level cost savings for the customers.

The specially designed modules have less land requirements, subsequently leading to reduced costs pertaining to cabling, civil works and Operations and Maintenance (O&M).

The Series 6 multi-busbar (MBB) modules will be available in both the monofacial and bifacial categories and are called Somera Series 6 and Prexos Series 6 respectively.  Both come with the technologically advanced M6 cell and Mono PERC technology and are available in variants ranging from 120, 144 and 156 half-cut cells. The 120 half-cut cell variant is exclusively for the US & International markets.

The technological advancements used to create the new Series 6 products ensure the MBB half-cut PV modules deliver higher performance even in low light and partial shadow environments. Thereby enabling solar power to be harnessed in earlier unviable sites and varied terrains. The modules have been designed with specially curated number and shape of busbars that ensure higher efficiency and boost module power and performance.

Vikram Solar Series 6 key highlights and features

  1. Excellent low light performance and guaranteed performance in partial shadow conditions
  2. Higher number and rounded busbars increase efficiency and module performance
  3. Available in 120, 144 and 156 cell versions and has efficiency ranging between 18.34% to 21.02% (depending on cell version)
  4. Both Prexos and Somera Series 6 is available in 120, 144 and 156 cell variants
  5. The Somera 120, 144 & 156 half-cut cell variant will primarily be available in the US and International market. It is also available in ‘All black’ variant
  6. Lesser cell stress during module fabrication lowers the risk of module degradation in extreme weather conditions
  7. The new upgraded material of bifacial modules provides greater resistance to heat and is more durable in fluctuating temperatures
  8. Prexos Series 6 will also have near –zero PID (potential induced degradation) because of a PID resistant encapsulant
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Vikram Solar’s 10 MW Solar Plant for WBSEDCL Inaugurated by The Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal

Dec 29, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #CEO, #Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, #Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, #Ms. Mamata Banerjee, #Vikram Solar

Kolkata: Vikram Solar one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a prominent EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider announced the commissioning of 10 MW solar project for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). The project was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee today. The solar plant is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal and consists of Vikram Solar’s 30,150 numbers of solar modules. The solar plant will reduce CO2 emissions of over 10,540 tonnes/annum and light up approximately 17,649 homes.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO, Vikram Solar, said, “This is indeed a proud moment for us and we thank WBSEDCL for choosing Vikram solar as the project partner. The state of West Bengal under the leadership of Ms Mamata Banerjee has been at the forefront of leading the progress for green energy growth and is a source of encouragement for such progressive endeavors. This project is testament of WBSEDCL and our joint commitment towards enabling the India’s transition to renewable energy and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.  We will continue to partner with WBSEDCL in enabling the state to harness its solar potential.”

In addition to this 10 MW solar plant in the Birbhum district, Vikram Solar has already commissioned 33 MW cumulative solar energy capacity for WBSEDCL across locations in the state of West Bengal and 10 MW solar project is currently under execution.

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Vikram Solar’s manufacturing unit powered by renewable energy; commissions Rooftop Solar Power Plant at the facility

Dec 24, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #CEO, #Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, #Vikram Solar

Chennai: Vikram Solar, India’s leading module manufacturer and a comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar provider commissioned a rooftop solar project on their manufacturing facility in Falta, West Bengal earlier this month. The 919.73 KWp plant consists of 2,574 solar panels ranging from 325Wp to 400Wp covering an area of 6,500 square meters. The solar plant will cater to more than 27% of the entire manufacturing unit’s electricity consumption during normal day time operation. This is a unique project since it uses 12 different types of modules from a mix of Vikram Solar’s SOMERA Monocrystalline, half-cut and full-cut cell modules manufactured by Vikram Solar.

Commending the achievement, Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO, Vikram Solar, said, “We at Vikram Solar continuously lead by example through innovation, research and modernization. This rooftop project was envisioned, not only to cater to the captive energy requirements of our manufacturing unit, but also to making it a green energy unit and enabling India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The project showcases Vikram Solar’s multiple technologies in Solar PV modules, Inverter, and Robotic cleaning systems driven by soiling sensors at a single location and will result in a total saving of about Rs. 98.8 Lakhs per annum on energy. These state-of-art technologies ensure better performance and higher energy yield. We hope that self-sustaining initiatives like this will inspire others to embrace the path to reducing carbon footprint.”

The solar plant will generate an annual yield of 1,350.58 MWh. To utilize the energy generated from the PV plant, Vikram Solar has installed 14 Grid-connected string inverters from Sungrow, Huawei & Solis and 60 Micro inverters from Enphase. The project was commissioned in record-time of within a one month despite the complexity of constructing the project with different module type (half-cut and full-cut) and size.