CEA seeks data on grid-forming inverter manufacturing capacity

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has requested manufacturers of Grid-Forming (GFM) inverters in India to submit details of their production capacity. The exercise is intended to assess domestic manufacturing readiness as higher shares of renewable energy are integrated into the national power grid.

In a formal communication, the Energy Storage System Division said the growing contribution of solar and wind power requires wider deployment of GFM inverters to maintain grid stability and reliability. It noted that accurate estimates of domestic manufacturing capacity are required to support future planning, policy formulation, regulatory action, and technical interventions.

Manufacturers have been asked to share company contact details, including leadership and designated nodal personnel, along with information on their GFM inverter manufacturing capacity in India. Companies have also been requested to provide indicative cost data for both GFM and Grid-Following (GFL) inverters across different sizes, covering central and string inverter categories.

The information is to be submitted in the prescribed format by February 10, 2026.

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