Vikram Solar To Supply 327 MW Modules for Gujarat Project

16 May 2025 CW Team

Vikram Solar has secured a significant contract from Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) to supply 326.625 MW of high-efficiency solar modules for the Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat. The modules are scheduled for delivery in the 2025–26 financial year.

With this order, Vikram Solar’s total contribution to India’s renewable energy sector rises to approximately 1.3 GW. The company, headquartered in Kolkata, specialises in advanced photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing and has a presence in 39 countries.

Commenting on the development, Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar, said: “This order reinforces the strong and enduring relationship between Vikram Solar and GIPCL. The Khavda project symbolises a collective push towards energy security and sustainability. We are proud to contribute to one of the nation’s most ambitious renewable energy initiatives.”

The Khavda Renewable Energy Park is one of India’s flagship solar projects, aimed at accelerating the country's transition to clean energy.

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