Made in India Solar Inverters: A Strategic Necessity

India has already installed 105+ GW of solar capacity and built over 80 GW of module manufacturing capability.

Yet, when it comes to one of the most critical components of a solar system, the inverter, we still depend almost entirely on imports, mainly from China.

At first, this might not seem like a big issue. After all, an inverter is just a device that converts DC electricity from solar panels into AC power, right?

Not quite.

Inverters are often called the brain of a solar energy system. They do far more than conversion. They manage voltage, frequency, grid integration, and system performance.

With solar energy now playing a central role in India’s power supply, not owning this core technology is a growing vulnerability.

In FY 2023–24, India imported nearly $7 billion worth of solar equipment, with more than 62% of it coming from China. This includes modules, cells, and inverters.

Today, these imports are helping us scale faster, especially as local manufacturing is not enough for India’s 500 GW of RE by 2030 goal. But in the long run, depending too heavily on foreign technology can backfire.

Economic Risks

• Money flows out of the country, increasing our trade deficit.
• We are exposed to price hikes, shipping delays, and policy changes in other countries.
• We miss the chance to build local jobs, factories, and technology by not investing in Indian manufacturing.

Strategic Risks

Modern inverters are connected, software-enabled systems. They often communicate with cloud platforms and remote servers to monitor and control performance.

Global reports have raised concerns around some imported inverters having remote access capabilities or sharing energy usage data. While these incidents are rare, they highlight the importance of building systems we can fully control and trust.

As India moves toward energy self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, the need for homegrown inverter technology becomes not just strategic, it becomes essential.

This shift isn’t just good for manufacturers or policymakers. It directly benefits Indian consumers and businesses in practical ways.

Indian solar energy systems often face voltage swings, frequent outages, and extreme climates. Inverters built locally can be designed to handle these conditions.

They can also be optimized for popular use-cases in India like rooftop, hybrid, and agricultural systems

Local manufacturing means quicker turnaround for support, spare parts, and repairs. This results in less downtime and longer system life.

Indigenous technology helps keep critical energy data within the country, reducing the risk of remote access or data leaks.

Indian-made inverters can be customized to meet local business needs, including integration with battery systems, IoT tools, and AI-driven monitoring.

When we build inverters here, we support local jobs, domestic manufacturing, and position India as a future solar technology exporter, not just an importer.

Module prices are falling. Government support is growing. Demand is rising.

Now is the time for India to invest in homegrown, high-quality inverter technology. While global brands helped us scale in the early years, the next wave of growth must be built on Indian innovation and control.

At Ornate Solar, we’ve spent the last three years working on this exact challenge.

Our R&D and engineering teams have designed an inverter from the ground up, tailored specifically to Indian conditions.

We’ll soon be launching India’s most compact 3kW solar inverter, built entirely in India, in both design and manufacturing.

This is just one step toward a bigger goal—true energy independence. But it’s a step we’re proud to take.

We believe India has the talent, ambition, and purpose to lead the world in clean energy.

Now, it’s time to build the tools that make that vision real.

Ornate Solar is a leading solar company with 10 years of experience in the industry and the mission to reimagine the way solar is installed worldwide.

By not only partnering with the best-in-class solar brands but also developing our high-quality solutions (panels, inverters, accessories, InRoof), we develop and deliver solutions that are modern, reliable, and effective.

If you are looking for high-quality solar solutions, reach out to us at 1800 2026 252 to discuss your options.