TN CM Stalin Inaugurates Tata’s Solar Unit, Launches Vikram Solar Project.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently inaugurated Tata Power Solar’s 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan SIPCOT in Tirunelveli district. The plant, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, has been set up with an investment of ₹3,800 crore and is expected to generate around 4,000 jobs.

The facility is India's largest integrated solar manufacturing unit at a single location and boasts an 80% female workforce. Initially, it will supply solar cells and modules for Tata Power Solar’s ongoing projects, with future plans to expand market distribution.

Additionally, Stalin laid the foundation stone for Vikram Solar’s 3 GW solar cell and 6 GW module manufacturing plant, also at Gangaikondan SIPCOT. The ₹2,574 crore project is expected to create 2,500 jobs.

Vikram Solar, headquartered in Kolkata, is one of India’s leading photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, with a production capacity of 3.5 GW as of March 2024. The company operates nationwide through a network of 41 authorized distributors, 64 dealers, and 67 system integrators.

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