Cricket Meets Clean Energy: Vikram Solar and Kolkata Knight Riders Team Up to Inspire a Sustainable Tomorrow
Kolkata: Vikram Solar, one of India’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers, is proud to announce its partnership with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming season of the Indian T20 Premier League. As the official Clean Energy Advocate of KKR, Vikram Solar aims to harness the sport’s unparalleled influence to drive awareness and action towards a sustainable future. As part of this collaboration, the Vikram Solar logo will be featured on the KKR team jersey, signifying a commitment to cleaner energy solutions. With cricket acting as a catalyst for widespread public engagement, Vikram Solar aims to amplify climate consciousness, making solar energy adoption a mainstream conversation. By leveraging KKR’s fan base, the partnership will bridge the gap between advocacy and action, inspiring individuals and businesses to embrace renewable energy solutions. This collaboration also aligns with India’s long-term sustainability goals, reinforcing Vikram Solar’s dedication to accelerating the clean energy transition. The initiative underscores the company’s role in shaping a future where business, sports, and environmental responsibility converge to create meaningful impact.
As Vikram Solar steps into the twentieth year of pioneering solar innovation, this partnership with KKR represents a bold step towards mobilizing communities, fostering a culture of sustainability, and making renewable energy an integral part of India’s growth story.
Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director, Vikram Solar shared, "As Vikram Solar steps into the twentieth year of pioneering innovation in the renewable energy sector, we are proud to partner with Kolkata Knight Riders—a team that embodies passion, resilience, and excellence, values that resonate deeply with us. As a homegrown brand with strong roots in Kolkata, this collaboration presents a powerful opportunity to drive greater awareness and accelerate the adoption of solar energy across India. Through this association, we aim to inspire a shift toward solar adoption, empowering individuals and businesses to be part of a greener, more sustainable future."
Mr. Venky Mysore, CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders, said, "At Kolkata Knight Riders, we believe in the power of sports to drive meaningful change, and our partnership with Vikram Solar for the upcoming season is a step in that direction. Cricket has an unparalleled ability to connect with millions, and through this collaboration, we aim to inspire greater awareness about sustainable energy solutions and practices. This partnership is not just about the game—it’s about leveraging our collective influence to encourage positive environmental impact and champion a more sustainable tomorrow.”
The three-time Indian T20 Premier League Champions Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22nd at 7:30 PM IST. The stadium will host nine matches this season, including Qualifier 2 and the Final.
About Vikram Solar:
Vikram Solar Limited is one of the largest Indian solar module manufacturers, specializing in efficient photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing, with an international presence across 39 countries. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, it is one of the largest PV module manufacturers in India with cumulative production capacity of 4.5 GW as of 20th Feb 2025. Vikram Solar is a ‘Top Performer’ in PVEL’s PV module reliability scorecard and has been included in the Tier 1 solar PV modules manufacturer list of BloombergNEF. Vikram Solar Limited has established a pan-India presence through an extensive distributor network of 41 authorized distributors 64 dealers, and 67 system integrators. Website: www.vikramsolar.com. For further information, please contact: Srabani Sen | Vikram Solar | Mobile: +91 7349661300 | Email: press@vikramsolar.com
About Kolkata Knight Riders:
The Knight Riders brand is a global brand in International Cricket, with eight trophies to its name and four professional franchises under its wings - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the TATA IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in UAE's International League T20 and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in USA's Major League Cricket, making it one of the most versatile brands in T20 cricket globally.
KKR has made four appearances in the TATA IPL final, winning the championship thrice (2012, 2014, 2024). They finished runners-up in the 2021 season, staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in the tournament's history. TKR's Men's Team has won the CPL championship 4 times in 10 years since the Knight Riders took over the franchise. They are the most successful team in the Caribbean and hold a unique feat of having won the trophy in 2020 without losing a single game in the whole tournament. TKR Women, the Knight Riders' first ever Women's Team, were champions of the inaugural WCPL in 2022.
For many years now, the Knight Riders Academy has been actively scouting talented cricketers from across India and around the world. The sole objective of the Academy is to identify and help cricketers make an overall round-the-year improvement in their cricketing skills and fitness. For more information, contact: Himanish Bhattacharjee - himanish@kkr.in
Vikram Solar Limited ("Company”) is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its equity shares and has filed a draft red herring prospectus (“DRHP”) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) and the stock exchanges. The DRHP is available on the websites of the Company at www.vikramsolar.com, SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the websites of the book running lead managers, JM Financial Limited at www.jmfl.com, Nuvama Wealth Management Limited at www.nuvamawealth.com, UBS Securities India Private Limited at www.ubs.com/indiaoffers, Equirus Capital Private Limited at www.equirus.com and PhillipCapital (India) Private Limited at www.phillipcapital.in and the websites of the stock exchange(s) at www.nseindia.com and www.bseindia.com, respectively. Any potential investor should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see "Risk Factors" of the DRHP. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for any investment decision.