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Rooftop Solar

French startup reveals rooftop system with PV panels, mini wind turbines

French startup Unéole has developed a rooftop system that combines solar and silent wind turbines. It claims its system can produce 40% more energy than standalone rooftop solar arrays. It is now testing the device, with plans to commercialize it by 2023.

Rajasthan tenders 50 MW rooftop solar on government buildings

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corp. Ltd (RREC) is accepting bids to deploy RESCO-mode rooftop solar plants on government buildings in the state. Bidding closes on November 28.

Budget-friendly robotic cleaning solution for solar panels

India-based Solavio has developed Eco Bot portable and shareable robotic cleaning solution that is compatible with both ground-mount and rooftop PV installations.

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NCRTC opens bids for rooftop solar in Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut rail corridor

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has opened bids to install RESCO mode rooftop solar plants in the high-speed rail corridor connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. Bidding closes on December 12.

Aerocompact launches high-elevation mounting system for rooftop PV

Portuguese startup Solarud has unveiled the next generation of its water-draining device for PV panels with low, sloping inclines. The new design avoids clogs caused by sand and dust, in nano and customized versions that fit installations and modules of different sizes.

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Tata Power to develop 7 MW solar project for Tata Motors

Tata Power will build the captive solar project for Tata Motors’ Pantnagar manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand. 

Tata Power targets 10 GW of renewables portfolio in Rajasthan in next five years

Tata Power is looking to expand its renewable power portfolio in Rajasthan to 10 GW in the next five years, from around 5 GW at present. It will also set up solar manufacturing units in the state.

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India installed 2,520 MW of rooftop solar in the twelve months ending June

The nation added 2,520 MW of rooftop solar in the twelve months ending June 30, 2022, taking the cumulative rooftop installations to 10,221 MW.

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New solar tiles from Germany

Creaton and Autarq have developed a modular solar tile for complex rooftops. The product is reportedly compatible with all common PV inverters.

How long do residential solar inverters last?

Multiple factors can affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. We take a look at solar inverters in the second part of our ongoing series.

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