Smart Solar Innovation

RayCatcher

Smart Solar Tracking System

Most solar panels waste sunlight for half the day. RayCatcher makes them follow the sun and generate up to 30% more energy automatically.

Smart Tracking
IoT Connected
Real-time Analytics

Fixed Panel

Base Energy

vs

RayCatcher Panel

+30% Energy

The Challenge

Why fixed panels leave money on the table

  • Sub-optimal angle for most of the day → large part of sunlight is not converted to electricity
  • Low kWh output means slower payback and weak ROI for homeowners, industries and investors
  • Rooftop space is limited – you can't always add more panels to meet demand
  • Dual-axis trackers exist but are bulky, expensive and hard to maintain for small/medium plants
  • Manual tilt adjustment requires time, labour and skill, so panels are rarely optimised in practice
  • Result: high capital locked in under-performing assets for 20+ years
6 AM12 PM6 PM
~40% efficiency
☀️

Sun moves, panel stays fixed → Energy lost all day

Our Solution

RayCatcher: the smart tracking add-on

Target gain of up to ≈30% extra energy
  • Compact motorised mount + sensor + controller that continuously tracks the sun's position
  • Algorithms adjust panel tilt through the day to stay close to the optimal incident angle
  • Retrofit-friendly: can be attached under existing panels with minimal structural change
  • Integrated IoT module sends data to a secure cloud platform
  • Web and mobile dashboard display live generation, extra kWh vs fixed tilt and health alerts

* Depending on site and shading conditions

Auto-tracking active
Market Validation

Who needs this – and what they told us

We surveyed 109 potential users across students, working professionals, homeowners and business owners, combined with rooftop solar adoption data.

Solar Status

Current adoption among respondents

Already use solar: 52.3%
Plan to adopt: 35.8%
No plans: 11.9%

Installation Type

Primary installation focus

Residential rooftops: 71.6%
Commercial/Institutional: 28.4%

Interest in RayCatcher

Would you use tracking technology?

Yes
51.4%
Maybe
46.8%
No
1.8%

Key Survey Insights

74.3%rate tracking usefulness 4-5/5
60.5%say real-time monitoring is important
59.6%willing to pay ₹2k-₹10k extra for 25-40% more efficiency
90.7%would recommend if it performs as promised

Strong intent + willingness to pay shows real market pull for RayCatcher

Customer Segments & Value Proposition

Who we serve

Segmented: Residential, Industrial, Institutional, Governmental

  • Solar farm operators

    want every extra kWh to improve plant capacity factor and grid stability

  • Commercial & industrial units

    seek lower electricity bills and better utilisation of limited roof/ground area

  • Residential homeowners

    want maximum output from small terraces and balconies

  • Government & NGOs

    run budget-constrained rooftop and rural solar schemes, need high performance for every rupee

  • Educational institutions

    use solar as both a cost-saving and a live teaching lab

  • ESG / sustainability teams

    need measurable, reportable improvements in renewable energy contribution

Why they choose RayCatcher

Key differentiators and benefits

  • ≈30% higher energy vs fixed panels (example estimate for clear-sky, low-shading sites)
  • Fully automatic tracking – no manual labour or re-alignment needed
  • Retrofit solution – upgrade existing plants instead of rebuilding them
  • Faster ROI and shorter payback period through higher annual kWh
  • Dashboard (web + mobile): live power, daily/weekly/monthly gain, system health alerts, ROI tracker
  • Low-maintenance hardware with over-the-air firmware updates to improve algorithms over time

"Fixed panel pricing, near-tracker performance."

Business Model: Channels, Relationships, Partners

Channels

How we reach customers

  • Bundle RayCatcher with solar EPC and installer offerings
  • Direct B2B sales to solar farms, factories, malls, campuses and hospitals
  • Participate in government and NGO rooftop programs as the tracking technology partner
  • Demo installations on campuses and tech parks as live showcases
  • Digital marketing through LinkedIn, solar forums and targeted social media ads

Customer Relationships

How we keep them happy

  • Dedicated after-sales support with clear response times
  • Onboarding visit or remote walkthrough to configure tracking for each site
  • Automated cloud reports showing extra kWh, savings and CO₂ reduction
  • Regular firmware/software updates that customers receive without hardware change
  • Collect case studies, testimonials and referrals to build a community of visible success stories

Key Partners

Who helps us deliver

  • Manufacturing & supply

    panel distributors, motor and sensor vendors, electronics assemblers

  • Implementation

    regional installer networks and renewable energy consultants

  • Ecosystem

    government renewable agencies, DISCOM programs, rural electrification NGOs

  • Technology & research

    cloud providers, TIET labs and other universities for pilots and algorithm R&D

Key Activities & Resources

Key Activities

What we do every day

  • Research and refine tracking algorithms for different latitudes, seasons and weather patterns
  • Design, prototype and test hardware (mounts, motors, control electronics)
  • Run field pilots and stress tests on rooftops and testbeds
  • Maintain the cloud platform and mobile/web dashboards
  • Manage sales pipeline, partner training and installation SOPs
  • Provide AMC and on-site/remote support to customers

Key Resources

What makes RayCatcher possible

  • Intellectual
    tracking logic, control firmware, cloud analytics, brand, potential patents
  • Infrastructural
    motorised mounts, sensor and controller inventory, testing rigs, demo sites, servers
  • Human
    embedded engineers, software developers, data analysts, business development and field technicians
  • Financial
    seed funding and working capital to cover R&D, manufacturing batches and pilot deployments
Financial Snapshot

Cost, Revenue and Payback

Initial CAPEX (Year 0)

Machinery & equipment ≈ ₹20 L

Year 1 Projections

Revenue: ≈₹119 L | Net Profit: ≈₹7.35 L

Cost Structure

All values in ₹ Lakhs

CAPEX (Y0)₹20L
Fixed Costs/yr₹30.7L
Variable Costs/yr₹62.4L
Total OPEX/yr₹110.1L

Annual OPEX: Fixed ≈₹30.7L + Variable ≈₹62.4L = Total ≈₹110.1L

Revenue vs Costs – Year 1

All values in ₹ Lakhs

Revenue₹119L
OPEX₹110.1L
Net Profit₹7.35L

Net profit after tax (Year 1): ≈₹7.35 L - profitable from day one

Business is profitable from Year 1
Initial CAPEX: ≈₹20 L
CAPEX payback in ≈2.5-3 years
Revenue mix shifts to AMC & SaaS over time

Revenue Streams, Funding Ask & Roadmap

How RayCatcher makes money

Sale of RayCatcher tracking modules (per panel / per row pricing)
Installation and commissioning services for new and retrofit projects
Annual maintenance contracts (AMC) for hardware and field support
Subscription fees for monitoring dashboard (tiered by plant size)
Licensing of tracking algorithms to OEMs or large EPC players
Data & performance analytics for enterprises, utilities and research

Funding Ask

What we are asking for

Seed funding required: ₹40 L
₹20 L – manufacturing setup and tooling
₹10 L – pilot deployments, marketing and certifications
₹10 L – refining product + software, expanding team
Operations profitable from Year 1; CAPEX payback ≈3 years
Meaningful investor returns from Year 4+

Roadmap

Our 4-year journey

Year 1

Build and deploy pilots, validate performance, convert first paying customers

Year 2

Expand through installer/EPC partnerships, focus on C&I and institutional rooftops

Year 3

Achieve CAPEX payback, onboard government and NGO programs

Year 4+

Scale across multiple states, grow SaaS + AMC base, explore international pilots

RayCatcher Performance Simulator

Interactive simulator to compare fixed panels vs RayCatcher tracking under different conditions

Live Metrics

Time
12:00 PM
Sun
70.0°
Panel
70.0°
Gain
+31%
Tracking
188W
Fixed
144W

Daily Energy Output

3.2
kWh
Fixed
5.1
kWh
Tracking

Controls

Time of Day12:00 PM
Animation Speed10x

The Team Behind RayCatcher

Cross-functional team of electronics, computer and business enthusiasts from TIET

Tech

Sahil Khatri

Technical Lead

Embedded systems & control

102315068

HW

Tejasveer Singh Sodhi

Hardware Lead

Mechanical design & testing

102315067

SW

Naman Kundra

Software Lead

Backend, dashboard & cloud integration

102315069

Biz

Chirag Vinayak

Product & Strategy Lead

Business model & financial planning

102315050

Ops

Govind Prashar

Operations & Partnerships

Installers & pilot coordination

102315072

Fin

Pranjal Sharma

Market Research & Finance

Survey analysis and projections

102495017

Mentored by faculty and Venture Lab ecosystem at TIET, Patiala

Thank You

RayCatcher – squeezing more power from every panel

Open to pilot projects with institutes, industries and government bodies
Looking for mentors, partners and early-stage investors
Happy to discuss custom integrations and research collaborations

SubGroup: 3O13 | Group No: 1 | Course: UTA025 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Venture Lab, TIET, Patiala | Session: July–Dec 2025

View this presentation at: raycatcher.naman.pro

All financial figures in INR (₹)