Sagar Saxena Appointed CEO to Drive Distributed Solar Growth
Mumbai, India – 07th April 2026| 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.
Industrial Expertise, Scaled for the Consumer
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.
Leadership to Drive Arkannect’s Growth
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.
Strengthening India’s Distributed Solar Ecosystem
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.
About Arkannect:
Arkannect is a distributed solar platform launched by AB Energia to simplify and accelerate rooftop solar adoption across India’s residential and MSME segments. Designed as a single-window solution, Arkannect offers end-to-end services including system design, financing, installation, and lifetime maintenance. By leveraging AB Energia’s in-house EPC expertise and a network of local partners, the platform delivers industrial-grade quality with transparent pricing and seamless customer experience. Focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, Arkannect aims to make clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy accessible to homeowners and small businesses, supporting India’s transition toward a decentralized and sustainable energy future.
About AB Energia Solutions Pvt. Ltd.:
AB Energia is a leading force in renewable energy solutions, driving innovation and efficiency across the globe. Rooted in engineering excellence and guided by values of transparency, safety, and sustainability, AB Energia delivers innovative, tailor-made energy solutions that drive measurable results. The company provides end-to-end, tailored EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) solutions ensuring seamless execution from concept to commissioning across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. With a robust presence in India, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), AB Energia empowers businesses and communities to achieve their sustainability ambitions. Within the gambit of solar energy systems – floating solar plants, industrial rooftop installations carport installations and ground mounted solar plants the company blends technical precision with environmental stewardship accelerating the global renewable energy transition and enabling large-scale decarbonisation across sectors.