Vikram Solar Commissions its First Defence Sector Rooftop Solar Project

This is the first project that has been commissioned by Vikram Solar in the Defence Sector.

Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and a prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider commissioned a 350 kW solar power project at Gun and Shell Factory (GSF) in Cossipore, Kolkata through roof-top installations. This is the first project that has been commissioned by Vikram Solar in the Defence Sector. GSF Cossipore is a unit of the Ordnance Factories Board that manufactures special equipment for the Indian Army. The project is spread across 4180 sq. Meter of roof top area that has 1130 modules powering five different buildings. The solar installation is expected to save 430 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

Senior General Manager, GSF, mentioned, “Vikram Solar’s Rooftop EPC portfolio is vast and impressive and we are happy to associate with them and be part of the green energy drive. We felt responsible for the betterment of the environment and thus contributed to a sustainable future, wherein Vikram Solar has helped us in fulfilling this in a cost-effective manner. Despite stringent procedures and safety rules for entering and working inside the GSF premises and restrictions on work timings, the project development was carried out smoothly and as per all quality and execution compliances. I insist, that Vikram Solar assesses the feasibility of solar installations on various metal sheets and concrete roofs within the GSF premises for further capacity addition”.

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