VIKRAM SOLAR CONTINUES TO BE THE ‘TOP PERFORMER’ IN PVEL’S PV MODULE RELIABILITY SCORECARD FOR 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

May 28, 2021

Mumbai, India

• Vikram Solar has been listed as a top performer 4 times in the last 5 years
• Vikram Solar Series 6 module exceeded the international quality and performance benchmarks

Mumbai, 28th May 2021:  Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and a prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider announced that they have been listed as a top performer in the PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) LLC PQP (Product Qualification Program). Vikram Solar’s Series 6 modules, with next-generation M6 cells exceeded the international quality and performance benchmarks by PVEL LLC. The company has claimed a position in this coveted ‘PVEL 2021 PV MODULE RELIABILITY SCORECARD’ list for the third consecutive year, making Vikram Solar the ‘Only’ Indian Tier 1 company to feature in the ‘PVEL PV MODULE RELIABILITY SCORECARD’ with technologically advanced high-efficiency M6 cell made modules with half-cut cells with up to 500Wp.

The PQP assessment was done by PVEL LLC, an independent solar test lab (previously operated by DNV GL). The rankings are based on results from rigorous, comprehensive testing programs. Top Performing modules showed less than 2% degradation for the entirety of the test sequence. This year Vikram Solar’s Series 6 modules – Somera and Prexos, were nominated for accelerated stress testing and characterization under PVEL LLC’s PQP.  The test results exceeded the quality and performance benchmarks.

Mr. Saibaba Vutukuri, Chief Executive Officer, Vikram Solar Limited expressed, “It gives us immense pleasure to become the first Indian company to manufacture PV modules with M6 cells and to get listed for the 4^th time as a top performer in the PQP reliability list this year. This is a testament to Vikram Solar’s commitment to providing high efficiency, durable and technologically advanced products to our customers. Being featured in the list year after year reaffirms our claim to offer only the best products. This is a big milestone for us as we continue to progress in our journey to set new solar module quality standards for the world”.

Mr. Tristan Erion-Lorico, Head of PV Module Business at PVEL LLC shared, “Vikram Solar has achieved recognition as Top Performer in the PV Module Reliability Scorecard for the third consecutive year. Consistent performance in PVEL’s accelerated testing regime demonstrates manufacturers’ commitments towards product innovation while keeping quality standards intact”.

About Vikram Solar:

Vikram Solar Limited (formerly known as Vikram Solar Pvt. Ltd.) is a leading solar energy solutions provider, specializing in efficient PV module manufacturing and comprehensive EPC solutions. With an international presence in 6 continents, the Company is an active contributor in shaping the solar revolution across continents. Carrying forward the extensive manufacturing experience of the VSL Group, Vikram Solar, since 2006, is building on a 4-decade-old success story.

Vikram Solar’s annual PV module production capacity stands at 1.2 GW. The Company’s products comply with the international standards of quality, reliability, and performance. As a fully forward-integrated Solar EPC solutions provider, Vikram Solar deploys world-class technology to design, install and commission solar projects worldwide.

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Asha Bajpai

Vikram Solar Limited

Mobile: +91 98207 83566

Email: press@vikramsolar.com