ERDA Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Solar Inverter Test Facility on Its 51st Foundation Day

31 Mar 2025

Marking its 51st Foundation Day, Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA) inaugurated a cutting-edge Solar Inverter Test Facility (Grid tied / Off Grid) at its premises. The facility was inaugurated at the hands of Shri A.B. Chaudhari, Chief Electrical Inspector, Gujarat state.

This advanced laboratory is designed to meet the rising demand for mandatory inverter testing, ensuring compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act and the Quality Control Order issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. New state-of-the art solar inverter facility can undertake research and evaluation of up to 250KVA class solar inverters.

This new facility strengthens ERDA’s commitment to advancing solar technology and grid integration, offering critical testing services to solar inverter and controller manufacturers, R&D institutes, small-scale industries, and distribution utilities.

Facility Capabilities

Advanced Instrumentation

The facility is powered by state-of-the-art testing equipment, including a Solar Array Simulator which supports up to 12 mppt inputs, Grid Simulator, RLC Load Bank, Measurement Equipment (Power Analyzer and Digital Oscilloscope), Control and Software Systems for precise monitoring and analysis. This facility is equipped to test grid-tied (string and central inverters) and off-grid inverters up to 250 KVA.

This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to ensuring high-quality solar power generation and grid integration, supporting the country’s renewable energy goals.