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Vikram Solar to Open BESS Facility in Orgadam, Chennai, Expanding Tamil Nadu Presence
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:33 AM
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Solar manufacturer Vikram Solar announced plans to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) plant in Orgadam, Chennai, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Tamil Nadu.
Vikram Solar, a leading Indian solar‑panel maker, disclosed its intention to set up a new battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in the Orgadam industrial area of Chennai. The move is part of the company's strategy to broaden its footprint in Tamil Nadu, a state that has become a hub for renewable‑energy projects.
The planned plant will integrate large‑scale lithium‑ion batteries with solar generation assets, enabling smoother power supply and grid stability for commercial and industrial customers. While detailed capacity figures were not released, industry analysts expect the facility to support several megawatts of storage, complementing the region’s growing solar capacity.
Local officials welcomed the investment, citing potential job creation and the boost it could give to Tamil Nadu’s clean‑energy ambitions. Vikram Solar aims to commission the BESS unit by the end of next year, aligning with national targets for increased renewable integration.
The planned plant will integrate large‑scale lithium‑ion batteries with solar generation assets, enabling smoother power supply and grid stability for commercial and industrial customers. While detailed capacity figures were not released, industry analysts expect the facility to support several megawatts of storage, complementing the region’s growing solar capacity.
Local officials welcomed the investment, citing potential job creation and the boost it could give to Tamil Nadu’s clean‑energy ambitions. Vikram Solar aims to commission the BESS unit by the end of next year, aligning with national targets for increased renewable integration.