Rooftop PV News

Let's follow the world’s freshest events and breaking news regarding rooftop-mounted photovoltaic power systems together. Major solar rooftop projects, new roof PV plant models, pricing, and much more. In this news section we post publications concerning rooftop solar plants - PV systems mounted on rooftops of residential and commercial buildings.

Thailand Opens THB 50,000 Rooftop Solar Grants for 1 Million Homes

Thailand opens sign-up for People's Solar, a THB 50,000 grant per home for up to 1 million households installing 5–10 kWp systems by September 2027.

Oct 27, 2026 // Residential, Policy, Rooftop PV, Thailand, Asia, residential solar, subsidies, rooftop solar, Southeast Asia

Ember Says Battery Subsidy Could Add 15–25 GWh to India's Rooftops

Ember says India could add 15–25 GWh of home batteries by extending PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar subsidies to storage, at a cost of about INR 280 billion.

Oct 26, 2026 // Residential, Storage, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop solar, net metering, Ember, residential storage

Israel Proposes 5% Yearly Cuts to Rooftop Solar Tariffs From 2027

Israel's Electricity Authority proposes 5% yearly cuts to rooftop solar tariffs from 2027, taking home systems from 48 to 36.77 agorot per kWh by 2030.

Oct 21, 2026 // Residential, Tariffs, Rooftop PV, Asia, Israel, middle east, rooftop solar, feed-in tariff

SunPower Origin Launches in Europe With 505 W, 40-Year Warranty

SunPower Origin back-contact panel goes on sale in Europe at 505 W with a 40-year warranty. TCL SunPower expects first deliveries before the end of 2026.

Oct 19, 2026 // Technology, Residential, Rooftop PV, SunPower, Europe, back-contact, TCL SunPower

Germany Launches 296-MW Rooftop Solar Tender

Germany’s Federal Network Agency tenders 296.269 MW of rooftop solar, boosting distributed generation. A broader 2.3 GW expansion in 2026 hinges on European Commission state-aid approval.

Aug 27, 2026 // Rooftop PV, Germany, Europe

Neoenergia to Power 40 São Paulo Schools With Solar

Neoenergia Elektro will bring rooftop solar to 40 São Paulo state schools, installing 1.3 MWp across 12 cities—an BRL 6 million plan expanding public renewable energy via distributed generation.

Aug 18, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Sao Paulo, Neoenergia Elektro

Equinix Picks Flo in Singapore Rooftop Solar PPA

Equinix locks an 11.5 MWp Singapore rooftop solar deal with Flo Energy, expandable to 50 MWp, boosting renewables to 215 MWp by 2028 and aiming for 250,000 MWh yearly.

Aug 18, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Australia, Oceania, Equinix

ComEd to Expand Illinois Rooftop Community Solar 44MW

ComEd teams with Solar Landscape and Public Storage to deploy 44 MW of community rooftop solar across Northern Illinois—powering 6,150 homes and targeting $36M in subscriber savings.

Aug 3, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, ComEd

Egypt to Deploy 200MW Rooftop Solar via UNDP

Egypt will install 200 MW of rooftop solar on 20 state-owned industrial facilities, partnering with UNDP to cut costs, cut emissions, and strengthen renewable energy growth in manufacturing.

Jul 2, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Asia, Africa, Egypt

SolarSquare Lands $53m as Rooftop Solar Demand Soars

SolarSquare raised $53M to expand India’s booming residential rooftop solar. Led by B Capital, funds will grow its tech platform, hire staff, and scale across new markets.

Jun 16, 2026 // BIPV, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Market Research, India, Asia, SolarSquare

How Residential Solar Installation Works in New England

Jun 4, 2026 // BIPV, Residential, Opinions, Rooftop PV, Press releases

Egypt Plans 1GW Rooftop Solar for Factories

Egypt’s rooftop solar push targets ~1 GW across 7,000 factories, easing grid strain and cutting costs. Planned by Prime Minister Madbouly, it supports fast industrial decarbonisation.

May 12, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Rooftop PV, clean energy, Asia, Africa, Egypt, rooftop solar, energy transition, Renewable Energy, industrial solar

Solar Landscape Closes $600M for Community Solar Expansion

Solar Landscape secures $600M debt financing to expand community solar nationwide—backing a 146MW portfolio now under construction across four states, with expansion options in three more.

May 8, 2026 // BIPV, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, CommunitySolar

Aspen Power buys 6.44-MW NJ rooftop solar portfolio

Aspen Power acquired two aging NJ rooftop solar systems—6.44 MWdc—built under PSE&G’s Solar Loan Program. Producing 7M+ kWh yearly, they deliver energy savings and long-term stability.

May 5, 2026 // BIPV, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Aspen Power

Germany Launches 296.3-MW Rooftop Solar EEG Tender

Germany’s 296.3‑MW rooftop solar tender under EEG fast-tracks “big roof” projects, aligning bidding and grid planning for industrial sites, while emphasizing smart inverters and curtailment control.

Apr 27, 2026 // Rooftop PV, Germany, tender, auctions, Europe, rooftop solar, EEG

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