India High-Capacity Inverter Market Size and Share Analysis by Wave, Phase, Operational Mode, Sales Channel, End Use, Application - Industry Development and Demand Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The Indian non-solar high-capacity inverter market size stood at $391.3 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $760.1 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 7.7% during 2021–2030. This is attributed to the increasing demand for power backup solutions across industrial, commercial, and residential areas, along with the surging need for inverters in tier II and tier III cities of the nation.

Moreover, the Indian solar high-capacity inverter market size is projected to reach $1,199.0 million by 2030 from $426.0 million in 2021, surging at a growth rate of 12.2% during the forecast period. This is due to the rise in the usage of solar power for several applications, along with various government initiatives for promoting renewable power sources, especially solar energy, and the country has a vast source of solar energy due to its geographical location.

Rapid advancements in the solar energy sector in terms of power generation and utilization are contributing to an increase in the number of solar PV installations for a variety of applications in India. The rising adoption of renewable energy in the country enhances the Indian renewable power inverter market. For instance, the country had a renewable energy capacity of 150 GW in November 2021, comprising solar (48.55 GW), large hydro (46.51 GW), wind (40.03 GW), bio-mass (10.62 GW), nuclear (6.78 GW), and small hydropower (4.83 GW). Also, India has planned to achieve a renewable energy capacity of 450 GW by 2030.

Sales of Single-Phase Non-Solar High-Capacity Inverters Generated Highest Revenue

The single-phase category generated $265.6 million revenue in 2021 in the market, and it is expected to reach $533.5 million by 2030. This is because single-phase non-solar inverters are preferred over three-phase inverters by end users, due to their low price and easier installation as compared to three-phase inverters.

Moreover, single-phase non-solar inverters with a capacity of 2 kVA−4.9 kVA are largely used by consumers, due to their low costs and a wide range of residential applications. However, the demand for single-phase non-solar inverters with a capacity of 5 kVA−10 kVA is expected to depict a substantial growth rate, of 8.5%, during 2021–2030, owing to the increasing applicability of inverters in commercial and industrial setups.

Solar High-Capacity Inverters Are Mostly Used in Utility & Power Sector

Solar high-capacity inverters are largely used in the utility & power sector, which contributed 91.7% of the market revenue in 2021, and the category is projected to depict significant growth during the forecast period, rising at a CAGR of 12.3%, as these inverters are largely used in solar power plants. Moreover, the Government of India targets to increase its solar power capacity to 288 GW by 2030 from around 50 GW cumulative installed solar capacity as of February 28, 2022, which will result in an increase in the demand for solar high-capacity inverters.

Karnataka Accounted for the Largest Solar High-Capacity Inverter Market Share

In 2011, the Indian government introduced new policies for solar energy. Karnataka has supported the policies by initiating Arunodaya Programme, under which a 14MW solar PV plant was made. As a result of which, in 2021, 20% of Karnataka’s daily power requirements were fulfilled by solar energy. Moreover, the state has the largest installed capacity of solar power in the country, with 7,346 MW, and the biggest solar plant is located in Pavagada, Tumakuru.

Moreover, Karnataka has a suitable geographical location for solar energy and a large number of key players investing in this state. Also, the suitable earth and sun movements, the appropriate tilt of the earth’s rotational axis, and the favorable atmospheric attenuation help it in getting the high intensity of solar energy. Hence, Karnataka is the largest solar high-capacity inverter market in the country, accounting for an 18.7% revenue share in 2021.

Tamil Nadu Held the Largest Non-Solar High-Capacity Inverter Market Share

Tamil Nadu is the largest market for non-solar high-capacity inverters in India, accounting for a 14.3% revenue share in 2021. This is due to the presence of the largest wind farm situated in Kanyakumari, which delivers 1,500 MW power supply, and the state has around 3,000 wind turbines. Also, Tamil Nadu has a high potential for small windmills, as the area is geographically favorable for wind energy, and the state government has formulated favorable policies for small windmills. These factors attract players to invest in the state, which, in turn, drives the market growth.

To Increase Market Share, Companies Involve in Product Launches

Major players operating in the market have been involved in several strategic developments, such as product launches and acquisitions, to remain competitive. For instance:

In July 2022, Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., a solar inverter supplier, launched the “1+X” modular inverter for utility-scale PV installations. This is the next-generation inverter for utility-scale solar plants, significantly guaranteeing favorable yields for applications and streamlining O&M operations.

In April 2022, Delta Electronics Inc. launched an optical storage and charging bi-directional inverter (BDI), which is an all-in-one solution that integrates the alteration and control of DC and AC power for rooftop solar power, household electricity infrastructure, EV charging, and energy storage batteries.

Top Players in the Indian High-Capacity Inverter Market Are:

• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Microtek International Pvt. Ltd.
• V-Guard Industries Ltd.
• SolarEdge Technologies Ltd.
• Delta Electronics Inc.
• Fimer S.p.A
• SMA Solar Technology AG
• Genus Innovation Limited
• Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd.