Vikram Solar Secures 187 MW N-Type TOPCon Module Supply Deal for Three Projects in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India

Kolkata-based module manufacturer Vikram Solar has won a 187 MW supply contract from a leading renewable energy developer for solar projects at three locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The announcement, issued from Kolkata on 15 October 2026, adds a multi-state utility-scale mandate to the company's order book and extends its footprint in two of India's most active solar states.

Repeat Business From an Existing Developer Relationship

According to the company, the order builds on an existing association with the unnamed developer, a point Vikram Solar presented as evidence of continued confidence in its technology portfolio and execution capabilities.

In the solar manufacturing sector, where supply agreements are often assessed as a proxy for delivery performance, repeat procurement from an existing customer carries weight in how an order book is read by the market.

The company framed the win as part of its growing pipeline as an integrated domestic manufacturer, citing ongoing expansion in high-efficiency cell manufacturing and sustained demand from leading developers as factors strengthening its commercial position.

What Is Being Supplied: The Module Specifications

The contract covers Vikram Solar's high-efficiency N-Type TOPCon G12R modules. The units specified are glass-to-glass in construction, bifacial in design, and carry power ratings between 615 and 625 Wp.

Each of these attributes has a specific function in utility-scale deployment.

Bifacial technology allows modules to generate electricity from light reaching the rear side of the panel, an advantage on ground-mounted installations where rear-side irradiance can be captured.

Glass-to-glass construction replaces the conventional polymer backsheet with a second layer of glass, a configuration associated with enhanced durability over a module's operating life, a consideration for developers focused on long-term asset performance.

The G12R designation refers to the company's large-format wafer-based module line, and at 615–625 Wp the modules sit at the upper end of the power range typically deployed in utility-scale solar in India, allowing developers to maximise generation within constrained land and mounting infrastructure footprints.

N-Type TOPCon cell architecture, the underlying cell technology, has become the dominant specification for large solar projects, offering higher efficiency than earlier p-type alternatives. The choice of modules in this order reflects the direction now standard among utility-scale buyers in India.

The Demand Backdrop: India's 500 GW Objective

Vikram Solar itself situated the order against India's national target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity, an objective the company cited in its announcement as underpinning sustained procurement activity across the domestic manufacturing and project development ecosystem.

Module supply agreements of this scale, 187 MW across three project locations in two states, are, in practical terms, the mechanism through which developers convert national capacity ambitions into operating assets.

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are both significant solar markets within India, and the multi-site scope of the agreement underlines the scale of the developer's build programme in the two states.

The company positioned the engagement as part of a broader pattern in which domestic module manufacturers are being drawn into the country's build-out of non-fossil generation capacity.

What Management Said

Mr. Sameer Nagpal, Chief Executive Officer of Vikram Solar, commented on the order: "As India's solar sector continues to scale, the focus is increasingly on technologies that can deliver performance, reliability, and long-term value across utility-scale projects. At Vikram Solar, we remain committed to advancing our technology capabilities and maintaining the manufacturing and execution standards that our customers expect, delivering dependable, high-efficiency solar solutions that support the evolving needs of India's renewable energy sector."

The chief executive's remarks centre on two themes: the technology content of the company's products and the manufacturing and execution standards behind them.

Both are reflected in the substance of the deal itself: high-efficiency N-Type TOPCon modules with bifacial and glass-to-glass construction, supplied for utility-scale projects across multiple sites in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The company said the order reflects the confidence its developer customers place in its technology portfolio and execution capabilities, with that confidence anchored in performance, reliability, and long-term value across utility-scale projects.

The Company Behind the Order

Vikram Solar Limited is one of India's leading solar PV module manufacturers, specialising in efficient photovoltaic module manufacturing with an international presence across 39 countries.

The company is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, and ranks among the largest PV module manufacturers in India. Its quality and bankability record are supported by independent recognitions.

Vikram Solar has been named a 'Top Performer' in PVEL's PV Module Reliability scorecard for the 9th time, a distinction based on module reliability testing.

The company has also featured on Bloomberg NEF's Tier 1 solar PV module manufacturer list for 9 consecutive quarters, a designation widely consulted by developers and lenders when assessing module suppliers for utility-scale procurement.

Beyond direct utility-scale supply relationships, Vikram Solar operates an extensive pan-India distribution network, working with 119 authorized distributors and more than 750 dealers across the country.

Announcement Details

The press release containing the announcement was issued from Kolkata on 15 October 2026, with Srabani Sen serving as the company's press contact for media inquiries.

The 187 MW supply agreement for the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu projects adds to an order book that the company says is being strengthened by its expansion in high-efficiency cell manufacturing and continued demand from leading developers, positioning the company as it presents itself to the utility-scale market it serves.