Rooftop PV News

Discover how Bulgaria is taking measures to increase the deployment of rooftop solar energy and its potential impact on households. Learn how legislation changes are promoting green energy use in the Balkan country.

Solarvest has achieved a milestone by acquiring 11 rooftop solar photovoltaic installation projects located in Vietnam, with a combined capacity of 12.8MWp. The expansion plan provides additional income and job opportunities and is expected to strengthen the company's position in the region. Davis Chong Chun Shiong is delighted at the progress made in Solarvest's expansion efforts.

Japan Benex Corporation launched a 4-MW rooftop solar array in Ibaraki prefecture, central Japan. Benefit from the electricity and environmental value produced with one of Japan's largest roof-rented photovoltaic arrays, featuring 7,280 solar modules capable of producing 4.16 million kWh of electricity annually.

France's C&I rooftop PV applications have been awarded 860+ MW since 2017, demonstrating the country's commitment to sustainable energy goals.

Pegasus Solar has unveiled SkipRail, a clamp that cuts down mounting needs for pitched roofs, saving installers time & materials while providing certified wind/snow load ratings of 160-mph & 40 psf. Now available from distributors nationwide.

KFC Philippines is taking sustainability to the next level, with over 64 solar rooftops installed, generating 2,600,000 kWh annually and reducing CO2 emissions by 606,164 kg. 80 solar-powered branches planned by 2023, with parking lot solar panels and eco-friendly delivery.

Medline Industries completed the largest rooftop solar project in New York, a 7.2-MW community solar project funded by $8 million of private and public investment. This project is estimated to benefit 600 residents and create 266 new jobs. PowerFlex CEO commends Medline’s commitment to sustainability.

Cleantech Solar has recently commissioned a 3.4 MWp rooftop solar PV system for the manufacturing unit of Konica Minolta Business Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Malacca, Malaysia. The project is set to generate 66 GWh of clean energy and reduce emissions by 52 kilotonnes, helping Konica Minolta reach their 2050 renewable energy goals.

Duke Energy and Amazon have launched a 2-MW rooftop solar project in Northern Kentucky, providing clean energy to 400 homes and businesses. The project is part of Amazon's commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Duke Energy has three other solar sites in the region.

BayWa r.e. and Goodman Group have agreed to build 18 MWp of rooftop solar capacity at Marl Logistics Centre, Germany's largest single-roof solar system. 43,000 modules will be installed by end of 2023. This project is part of Goodman's target to reach 400 MWp of PV installed globally by 2025. 24 projects and 60 MWp installed this year.

Coro Energy has signed a USD-1.3-million agreement to acquire a 2.39 MW rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam, with an 18-year power purchase agreement and a payment plan including cash, new shares, and existing specialist debt. Completion expected in Q4 2023.

The joint venture (JV) of French energy group TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) as well as Japan's ENEOS Holdings Inc (TYO:5020) will acquire a 3.4-MWp rooftop solar portfolio in Vietnam from Sao Mai Solar Company, with plans to develop much more.

Decom Solar has successfully finished the decommissioning of a 360-kW rooftop solar array in Los Angeles, California, for Target Corporation and PowerFlex. The previous system included legacy Shell Powerlight modules, Xantrax inverters and also an incorporated PowerGuard flat racking option. The whole project, including the removal of all system equipment, was completed within 3 weeks.

Emergent Solar Energy has finished its latest commercial project, a 210-kW, roof-mounted bifacial solar setup, at the Indianapolis head office of Abel Construction Company, near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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