Enclosures for Solar Inverters

Frigate enables solar technology leaders to cut import dependency by delivering precision-engineered inverter assemblies through scalable and quality-driven manufacturing programs. 

Category

Precision Manufacturing

Industry

Renewable Energy - Solar Inverters

Core Capabilities

CNC Machining, Metal Forming, Custom Extrusion, Prototyping, Vendor Management, Wiring Harness Integration, Quality Assurance

30Cr
Annual Rate Contract secured
10,000
units per month supply capacity established
100%
localized Bill of Materials (BOM) from Indian vendors
3
weeks tool-free prototype delivery achieved

Import Dependency & Localization Mandate

The client relied heavily on Chinese CKD kits. With new trade dynamics and government pressure, they needed to localize production urgently.

Complex Multi-Material Manufacturing

Enclosures and heatsinks required high-precision processes (tight tolerances, surface finishing, thermal dissipation requirements) that most Indian suppliers could only partially provide. 

Vendor Fragmentation & Supply Chain Risk

Different components came from different suppliers, increasing coordination overhead and quality risks.

Customer Key Challenges

The project required integrating multi-source inputs, managing precision fabrication, and enabling high-volume deployment. 

Key Highlights

Frigate consolidated complex mechanical and electrical supply chains into a single streamlined program, ensuring reliability, scalability, and local value creation. 

Feasibility & Risk Validation
Conducted detailed DFM and simulations on Chinese designs, validating manufacturability in India while eliminating early engineering risks effectively.
Rapid Tool-Free Prototyping
Delivered precision enclosure prototypes using tool-free methods, accelerating approvals, exceeding expectations, and showcasing local engineering capabilities within strict timelines.
Vendor Ecosystem Integration
Integrated vetted MSME partners for CNC, extrusion, and finishing into a unified supply program, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and reliable execution.

Key Solutions

Frigate applied a structured engineering and supply-chain strategy to transform complex inverter designs into localized, scalable, and precision-driven production. 

Feasibility & Risk Validation
Performed DFM and tolerance analysis on Chinese CAD, applying FEA simulations to assess heat dissipation, forming limits, and manufacturability with Indian processes.
Rapid Tool-Free Prototyping
Engineered enclosure prototypes using precision sheet fabrication and alternate prototyping methods, eliminating tooling cost while verifying dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality.
Vendor Ecosystem Integration
Onboarded MSME partners for CNC machining, custom heatsink extrusion, and powder coating; synchronized multi-supplier workflows under unified quality and process control.
Scalable & Transparent Production
Established dedicated tooling, jigs, and first-article inspection protocols; implemented weekly dashboards for progress visibility, ensuring predictable ramp-up to 10,000 assemblies.
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Requirement Analysis

The project began with a deep evaluation of Chinese-supplied designs to validate manufacturability in India. Stress tests and tolerance checks ensured feasibility. 

2

Design & Engineering

Engineers worked on CAD validation, material selection, and risk simulations for metal forming and heatsink extrusion, ensuring engineering rigor before scale-up. 

3

Prototyping & Validation

A tool-free prototype was delivered quickly, showcasing Frigate’s speed and precision. Its quality helped secure full client confidence. 

4

Vendor Integration & Production Setup

Frigate onboarded precision MSME partners, aligned them into a unified workflow, and set up tooling trials, first-article inspections, and jigs for consistent output. 

5

Quality Assurance & Delivery

Weekly reports, live dashboards, and strict inspection standards ensured zero surprises. Trial runs transitioned smoothly into high-volume supply.

Execution Process

Frigate drives projects from evaluation to engineering to prototyping to production to delivery with focus on precision reliability and scalable execution. 

Outcomes of the Client

  • ₹30 Cr ARC Secured – A long-term annual supply contract, ensuring stability and growth. 
  • 100% Localization Achieved – All mechanical parts, heatsinks, brackets, and fasteners produced in India. 
  • Prototype Without Tooling – Accelerated decision-making and early approval. 
  • Expanded Scope – Frigate now manages both mechanical parts and wiring harnesses. 
  • Future-Ready Variants – Engineering already underway for 10kW and 25kW inverter models. 
  • Sustainability Impact – Reduced import dependency and carbon footprint, aligned with India’s green energy goals. 

 

Client Testimonial

“Frigate proved to be more than a vendor—they became a trusted engineering and supply partner. Their ability to rapidly prototype, localize manufacturing, and scale with transparency gave us the confidence to expand the engagement into long-term production and future product variants.” 

About Frigate

Frigate specializes in high-precision engineering and advanced manufacturing solutions. By combining design validation, prototyping, multi-vendor integration, and quality assurance, Frigate enables global companies to localize production, achieve cost efficiency, and ensure scalability. 

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LOCATIONS

Registered Office

10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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