Vikram Solar
World Class Manufacturing
Introduction
Vikram Group: Founded in 1974
Vikram Solar: Founded in 2006
• A diversified company with
interests in Engineering,
Machinery Manufacturing,
Textiles, and Solar Energy
• World Class manufacturing
featuring State-of-the-Art
equipment from the United
States, Europe, and Japan
• Purchasing, Manufacturing
and Supply Chain are fully
integrated and managed via
SAP software
• 2014 EPC Global Award
Winner for Outstanding
Contribution to Renewable
Energy
Financial Stability to Guarantee 25 Year
Power Warranty
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44 Years in business
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Tier 1 Rating (Bloomberg New Energy Finance)
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Independently Audited for Corporate and
Product Compliance (Ost Energy – UK)
Superior Sustainability Record
ISO 26000
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental
Management
Corporate Social
Responsibility
SA 8000
Member
• Green Energy
Council
Member • PV Cycle
Social Accountability
OHSAS 18001
Employee Safety
Member
• Wee Compliance
Initiative
World Class Manufacturing
• Fully Automated
Manufacturing Facility
• 100% in-line
Electroluminescence x-ray
of modules (defect free)
• Superior low light and
thermal co-efficient
performance
• Certified PID Free
• Certified Ammonia
Resistant
• Certified Salt Mist
Resistant
World Class Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
employ Six Sigma, and OEE
Productivity model for
Maximizing Yields through
statistical analysis and
structured reporting
• The entire supply chain
and production process is
managed through SAP
providing complete
traceability of each
module by serial number
PV Sol validation for 4kWp rooftop
installation in UK
Location:
Roof:
Panels:
Inverter:
Bristol
30 degree
16x 250Wp
Fronius IG40 4.1kW
Vikram Solar ranks 1st among 9 leading brands in terms of energy yield (kWh/kWp)
NOCT Performance comparison by OST
Energy/PV Evolution Labs
NOCT is an international standard measurement of the solar panel's ability to perform in
temperatures that more closely resembles the field conditions PV arrays generally operate in,
thus providing a perspective on “real world” module operation.
NOCT Fill Factor Comparison
Validated by Ost Energy / PV Evolution Labs
The ratio of actual rated maximum power Pm to the theoretical (not actually obtainable)
maximum power (Isc x Voc ). This is a key parameter in evaluating the performance of solar
panels. A higher fill factor solar panel has less losses due to the series and parallel resistances
within the cells themselves.
Temperature Coefficient Comparison
Validated by Ost Energy / PV Evolution Labs
A PV module's current versus voltage is primarily affected by temperature. The relationship between
module voltage and temperature is actually an inverse one. As the module’s temperature increases,
the voltage value decreases and vice versa. Temperature Coefficient at Maximum Power describes the
decreasing power output (energy losses) with increasing temperature.
Benefits of Using Vikram Solar Panels
• State of the Art manufacturing facilities using automation from the
United States, Europe, and Japan
• Strong emphasis on next generation technologies including
technical collaborations with the Fraunhofer Institute (Germany),
Centrotherm (Germany), Meyer Berger (Switzerland)
• Tier 1 Listed manufacturer by BNEF, bankable products per
international lending institutions
• Top Energy Performance in PV Sol Benchmark testing (9 leading
brands)
• Best in Class Energy Performance as reported by PV Evolution
laboratory, Ost Energy, and the California Energy Commission
Benefits of Using Vikram Solar Panels
• Strong Focus on reliability of raw materials and product design
under adverse operating conditions
• End to End process variations monitored using Six Sigma statistical
analysis and OEE yield maximization techniques
• All business processes including factory management run on SAP,
ensuring complete material and module traceability
• Vikram modules are not subject to EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy,
Minimum Import Price legislation
• Superior service supported by EU Supply Chain: European
inventories held for fast delivery to warehouses or project sites.