Quantified Energy (QE), a Singapore-based deep-tech company specialising in artificial intelligence and automation for the solar industry, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Generali China Insurance (GCI). The agreement marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a regional solar technology innovator and a leading international insurer, aimed at setting a new benchmark for risk management in renewable energy.
GCI, part of the Generali Group which operates in over 50 countries, will integrate QE’s autonomous drone Electroluminescence (EL) mapping technology into its underwriting and claims processes for solar power plants. This move is expected to improve how insurers assess, price, and manage risks in the solar sector.
Drone-based EL inspections for risk reduction
QE’s proprietary drone EL inspection system can detect subtle, internal defects in photovoltaic modules, including micro-cracks and early-stage degradation such as ultraviolet-induced deterioration (UVID), which are not visible to the naked eye. Pilot projects have already been scheduled to embed this data into GCI’s risk management framework.
According to Dr Yan Wang, CEO and Co-founder of QE, “Electroluminescence has long been recognised as the gold standard for quality control in solar manufacturing. With our autonomous drone and AI solution, we are now able to bring this critical diagnostic tool into the field at scale. By partnering with a global insurer like Generali, we’re transforming EL from a factory-based test into an industry-wide risk management standard—helping solar owners and insurers alike shift from reactive claims handling to proactive asset protection.”
Jack Yuan, CEO of GCI, added, “As the renewable energy sector expands, so does the need for sophisticated and accurate risk management tools. QE’s aerial EL technology offers an unprecedented level of insight into the health of solar farms. By integrating this data into our processes, we can offer superior ‘insurance + inspection’ integrated products and better protect the critical assets that power our future.”
Practical applications and future potential
The partnership will apply QE’s inspection data across several areas, including operations and maintenance, technical due diligence, post-disaster assessment, and performance evaluation. High-resolution pre-incident inspection data will help reduce risks, improve pricing accuracy, and speed up post-disaster claims processing.
QE is also developing a Technical Due Diligence (TDD) evaluation protocol and rating algorithm to support reinsurance and refinancing risk surveys. For QE, this collaboration provides international recognition of its inspection technology and highlights how Singapore-led innovation can influence the global renewable energy industry.
Generali China Insurance, established in Beijing in 2007, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Generali Group. It positions itself as a specialised, digital-first property and casualty insurance provider, with a strong focus on supporting China’s green energy transition.
