Danish startup launches solar tile for pitched roofs
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.
How AI is optimizing solar plant efficiency
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 introduces rooftop solar aggregation scheme
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.
What every homeowner should know before installing rooftop solar panels
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 expected to reach 30 GW by FY27
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 installs 250 kW solar system at rest house in Salangpur Dham
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.
Insolation Energy secures solar EPC, module orders worth INR 372.20 crore
Insolation Energy has secured orders for rooftop solar projects worth INR 340.20 crore and PV modules worth INR 32 crore.
Harnessing India’s rooftop solar potential: A crucial step towards achieving 600 GW clean energy target by 2030
For India to achieve its 600 GW clean energy goal, rooftop solar must become a national priority. By learning from global success stories, addressing financial barriers, and implementing robust policies, India can unlock the full potential of decentralised solar energy.
Residential solar in USA declined 31% in 2024
Despite the down year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts the market to more than triple in size by 2035.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 10 lakh installation milestone
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, has achieved a historic milestone with 10 lakh homes now solar-powered as of 10th March 2025.
