AB Energia, a leading solar EPC company, announces the launch of Arkannect, a new distributed solar platform focused on simplifying rooftop solar adoption for residential consumers and MSMEs across India.
As part of this strategic initiative, the company has appointed Sagar Saxena as Chief Executive Officer of Arkannect, who will lead the platform’s growth, market expansion, and customer adoption, starting with the high-growth markets of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh.
Market data reveals that of the 22 GW of rooftop solar installed across India, nearly 60% is driven by the Industrial and Commercial (B2B) sectors. However, the next wave of growth is emerging from the MSME and residential segments, which are poised for an accelerated 28% CAGR as decentralized solar becomes the new standard for Indian energy consumers.
Arkannect leverages AB Energia’s fully integrated in-house EPC capabilities to eliminate middleman markups and hidden costs. By managing everything from system design and financing to installation and lifetime maintenance, the platform provides a “single-window” experience for users in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. A dedicated mobile application further differentiates the platform, offering customers real-time visibility into installation progress and ongoing system performance. By combining a distributed network of local channel partners with centralized engineering execution, Arkannect ensures that industrial-grade quality is now accessible to the average homeowner and small business owner.
The appointment of Sagar Saxena as CEO of Arkannect focus on building a strong leadership team to drive the next phase of distributed solar adoption.
Siddharth Bhatia, CEO & Managing Director, AB Energia Solutions, said: For years, AB Energia has delivered large-scale solar infrastructure for some of India’s most demanding industrial clients. We understand what it takes to design, install, and maintain a system that performs and performs reliably. Rooftop solar adoption is gaining strong momentum across India, and residential consumers and MSMEs deserve that same standard of quality and trust but have rarely had access to it. Arkannect is our way of taking everything we have built in the industrial space and making it work for the homeowner and the small business owner. With the launch of this platform, we are targeting a revenue of ₹700–1,000 crore over the next three years, as we scale our footprint across the country. Through AB Energia’s deep engineering roots, Arkannect is set to redefine what consumers should expect from a rooftop solar experience.
Sagar Saxena, Chief Executive Officer, Arkannect, said: Arkannect is built around a simple idea making rooftop solar easy, transparent, and accessible for consumers. The interest is already there what’s been missing is a single, trustworthy place to act on it. Through Arkannect, we are building exactly that one platform, one point of contact, and one team accountable to the customer from the first conversation to the last maintenance visit. When a homeowner or a shop owner chooses Arkannect, we want them to feel that going solar was the easiest decision they made all year.
India’s energy transition is increasingly being driven by distributed solar adoption, with rooftop installations expected to play a critical role in meeting the country’s renewable energy ambitions. By focusing on consumer education, transparent pricing, financing accessibility, and reliable after-sales support, Arkannect aims to bridge the gap between rising demand for solar energy, and the challenges consumers face in navigating the current market landscape.
With Arkannect, AB Energia aims to create a trusted and scalable platform that enables households and small businesses to participate in India’s clean energy transition while reducing electricity costs and carbon footprint.