rooftop solar panels
Coverage of rooftop solar panels in the Nexus archive.
- Rwanda: Inside Plan to Buy Solar Power From Households
Rwanda's government is exploring a system that would allow households, businesses, and institutions with rooftop solar panels to sell surplus electricity to the national grid. The initiative aims to expand electricity generation to meet rising demand.
- Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before massive Boyle Heights fire
Safety concerns over rooftop solar panels were raised a year before a massive fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse. A cold storage company, which suspects the panels caused the fire, had previously requested changes at City Hall to adopt a safer alternative.
- Editorial | Heatwave shows NYC needs to plug into solar power
A severe heatwave in New York City exposed vulnerabilities in the city's electrical infrastructure, prompting Con Edison to manage outages and reduce voltage for thousands of customers. The article highlights Con Edison's $30 billion grid upgrade plan and advocates for expanded solar power adoption to address growing electricity demand and grid resilience.
- Replicate Nalagampalli’s Net-Zero model across Kuppam, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urges replicating Nalagampalli’s Net-Zero model in Kuppam, highlighting sustainable practices like rooftop solar panels, induction stoves, rainwater harvesting, kitchen composting, and terrace gardens during an inspection.
- Watch: NITI Aayog bats for more rooftop solar panels in homes, offices
NITI Aayog advocates for increased installation of rooftop solar panels in homes and offices. The organization highlights the potential of solar energy to boost renewable power generation.