India is reviewing a new artificial intelligence–driven system called the Solar Predictive Maintenance Scorecard (SPMS-2026), aimed at alerting rooftop solar consumers about potential failures before they occur. Officials told SolSetu that the system will use inverter analytics, weather data, and panel performance history to forecast risks up to 30 days in advance.

The tool is being discussed as the next step in India’s push to make rooftop solar more reliable under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana deployment surge.

What Problems SPMS-2026 Aims to Solve

According to DISCOMs and service technicians, most failures occur due to:

• Wiring loose or overheating
• Panel degradation faster than expected
• String mismatch or shading anomalies
• Inverter fan or capacitor failure
• DC connector heating leading to fire risk

Most of these issues show early warning signs that can be detected through data analysis.

How the Predictive Scorecard May Work

Early engineering documents suggest SPMS-2026 may include:

• AI performance deviation detection (panel producing below expected output)
• Thermal risk score for cables, connectors & inverters
• Weather impact prediction for storms, dust, and humidity
• Recommended action checklist for consumers
• Technician auto-dispatch triggers for high-risk systems
• Panel degradation curve showing future performance

The system would integrate with inverter manufacturers and rooftop monitoring portals.

Benefits for Consumers

• No more sudden inverter failures
• Better long-term system performance
• Reduced fire risk from DC side faults
• Lower maintenance costs due to early action
• Increased confidence in rooftop solar investments

Benefits for the Solar Industry

• Reduced service load for installers
• Data-driven identification of unreliable components
• Improved customer experience
• Higher uptime and better system output

Pilot Rollout Expected in 2026

The pilot may begin in industrial and high-density residential zones where rooftop adoption is rising quickly:

• Delhi NCR
• Hyderabad
• Pune
• Bengaluru
• Ahmedabad

Experts believe SPMS-2026 could become a major breakthrough in rooftop solar reliability and safety.

SolSetu will publish further updates as the project enters the technical validation phase.