Rooftop Solar

Bergen Pipe Supports India’s factory in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is projected to save more than INR 70 lakh per annum from their rooftop solar system, with payback in just 3 years 8 months.

The residential solar company has been in a downturn for more than a year, with earnings misses, layoffs, changes in leadership and cancellation of a $3 billion loan guarantee.

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.

Solartag has developed a 71 W solar tile with a weight 14.2 kg/m² and a power conversion efficiency of 16%. The new product relies on black PERC cells and is standardized for mass production, according to the manufacturer.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of solar energy as it allows plants to monitor, learn and adapt in real time. Given enormous data collected from several sensors, smart meters, drones, and even weather stations, AI systems utilize machine machine learning algorithms to optimize performance, predict problems and even detect patterns.

Malaysia’s first rooftop aggregation initiative for solar systems is now live. The program allows homeowners to lease or rent their rooftop for solar generation, with the electricity produced sold to commercial and domestic customers within a 5 km radius.

Putting solar on your roof is a major project—one that demands forethought. As with any major home improvement project, it pays to do your research. Here’s what every homeowner must know before switching to solar.

India’s installed rooftop solar capacity will reach 25–30 GW by FY 2027 from 17 GW in FY 2025, according to CareEdge Advisory & Research.

Kosol Energie has installed a 250 kW solar power system at Shree Gopalanand Swami Yatrik Bhavan, an 1,100-room rest house on the premises of the Lord Hanuman Temple in Salangpur, Gujarat.