Vikram Solar Successfully Appraised by Black & Veatch

After a detailed review of the module design and bill of materials for module configurations, the Kansas based firm came to a positive conclusion that Vikram Solar modules successfully met the requirements of international standards in those respects. 

Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, has announced its assessment by Black & Veatch (B&V) for the bankability of the solar panels manufactured at the company’s plant in West Bengal.

The independent assessment process by Black & Veatch, which is an industry leader in independent technology assessments of PV equipment, involves a thorough evaluation of all critical manufacturing processes, documents, and reports.

Commenting on the completion of the assessment, Ivan Saha, business unit head of manufacturing and chief technical officer for Vikram Solar, said: “Rapid advancements in PV technologies have created an environment where investors and PV developers require due diligence of major PV equipment. Undertaking this independent assessment of our modules demonstrates our commitment towards our global client base as well as financial institutions to help them make informed decisions with certainty. 

“During the plant assessment, B&V critically observed each step of the manufacturing process for the Eldora and Somera modules series in our automated plant in Falta, West Bengal. B&V observed that all manufacturing processes followed at the plant are consistent with accepted industry practices.”

After a detailed review of the module design and bill of materials for module configurations, the Kansas based firm came to a positive conclusion that Vikram Solar modules successfully met the requirements of international standards in those respects. 

In February, successfully commissioned a 200 MW solar power project for Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). The power generated by the solar plant is expected to power nearly 1,50,000 homes once connected to the grid. The plant, situated in district Anatapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, and is segregated into 2 blocks of 100 MW each for better management and higher efficiency.

The project is expected to produce 446 MU of energy annually and will reduce 210 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions every year. The West Bengal-based manufacturer will also carry out a comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the plant for a period of 5 years from the date of commissioning.