Rooftop & Residential

Nashville Fairgrounds Rooftop Solar Project Wins Council Approval
The Metro Nashville Council has approved a rooftop solar installation at the Nashville Fairgrounds, clearing the way for a municipally owned system that will sell power to the local utility.

SL Rack shows fast compliant mounting for rooftop solar systems
Mounting system manufacturers face a dual challenge: comply with increasingly stringent rooftop regulations while keeping installation times short. SL Rack, a specialist in photovoltaic mounting solut...

Small-scale solar generation surges five-fold over the past decade
The amount of electricity generated by small-scale solar systems in the United States has surged nearly fivefold over the past decade, reflecting the technology's transition from a niche application t...

Sheffield plans solar panels for 10,000 council homes by 2030
Sheffield City Council has unveiled a £29.6 million plan to install solar panels, battery storage and insulation on up to 9,850 council-owned homes by 2030. The housing policy committee will consider ...

TCL SunPower Opens Origin Orders in Europe With 40-Year Warranty
TCL SunPower has opened European orders for its Origin solar panel, a back-contact residential and commercial module that carries a 40-year warranty — a term that far outstrips industry standards.

Ireland Budget 2027 targets home energy upgrades for solar
Ireland's Budget 2027 includes provisions aimed at home energy improvements, with solar photovoltaic technology expected to play a central role. The budget, published on 20 October 2026, outlines meas...

Solar Driveways Surge as UK Weighs Insulation Against New Oil
European homeowners are increasingly turning driveways, patios, and balconies into small solar power stations, a trend that has accelerated sharply in the UK as volatile fossil fuel prices drive deman...

Solax Power launches AI-supported energy systems for homes and businesses
Solar hardware is increasingly defined by software. Solax Power has introduced new systems for residential and commercial buildings that respond directly to that shift. The company is positioning its ...

Europeans turn driveways into mini solar farms amid energy crisis
European households are increasingly turning their driveways, patios and courtyards into mini solar farms as high energy bills and geopolitical instability drive demand for decentralised power generat...

Pittsburgh Forum Showcases Solar Energy Benefits for Local Residents
Pittsburgh Forum Highlights Solar Energy Benefits for Residents