Vikram Solar, an Indian solar module manufacturer, has entered into a domestic cell supply agreement with Avaada Electro, strengthening its position in India’s fast-expanding Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) segment.
Under the agreement, Avaada Electro will supply 1 GW of ALMM-compliant, domestically manufactured half-cut N-Type G12R TOPCon solar cells for Vikram Solar’s module manufacturing operations.
Deliveries to begin in September
Deliveries are scheduled to commence in September 2026, supporting consistency in supply and operational continuity as demand for DCR-compliant solar modules grows in India.
The agreement is part of Vikram Solar’s strategy to expand its presence in the domestic DCR market and diversify its cell supply chain, adding to supply agreements entered into earlier this year.
Supports backward integration
The arrangement also complements Vikram Solar’s backward integration strategy, which is anchored by its upcoming 9 GW high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing facility.
The facility is scheduled to be commissioned in the fourth quarter of FY27 and is expected to strengthen the company’s long-term cell manufacturing capabilities.
Focus on supply chain resilience
“The next phase of India’s solar growth will be won or lost on supply chain depth, not just manufacturing scale. This arrangement is another step in that direction — one that widens our supplier base, strengthens our hand on DCR, and gives us the confidence to commit to India’s energy security with fewer variables outside our control,” Vikram Solar, Chairman & Managing Director, Gyanesh Chaudhary, said.
“Atmanirbhar Bharat won’t be built by any single partnership; it’ll be built by companies that keep making these choices, year after year,” he said.