Generali China Insurance uses drones to improve solar plant coverage

Quantified Energy’s drones use electroluminescence imaging to spot hidden defects.

Generali China Insurance (GCI) has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Quantified Energy (QE) to use drone technology in solar power plant insurance.

QE’s drones use electroluminescence (EL) imaging to spot hidden defects in solar panels, such as cracks and early damage, that cannot be seen by eye. 

The data will be used by GCI to improve risk checks, set fairer premiums, and speed up claims after disasters.

The partnership will test the system in pilot projects and apply it across the life of solar assets: from construction to operation and post-disaster checks. 

QE is also building risk rating tools to support reinsurance and financing.

GCI is part of the global Generali Group, whilst QE is a Singapore deep-tech company backed by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India (VVSEAI).