rooftop solar
Coverage of rooftop solar in the Nexus archive.
- Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home team up on massive 16GW virtual power plant
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home have partnered to create what could be the largest virtual power plant in the U.S., combining rooftop solar, home batteries, and grid-responsive smart thermostats. The project aims to develop multiple virtual power plants (VPPs) in data center hotspots, with a total capacity of 16 gigawatts.
- Rooftop solar is in for a tough few years in the US
Rooftop solar in the US is facing challenges despite decreasing solar panel costs and rising utility bills, primarily due to the Trump administration's revocation of federal tax incentives.
- Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act
Renters in Australia could save $20 billion over a decade through energy upgrades like rooftop solar and appliance improvements if landlords take action. However, landlords often lack motivation due to the 'split incentive' problem, where they bear costs without reaping the benefits of lower tenants' bills.
- Hot weather and hungry datacentres lift Australia’s energy demand to record highs but batteries quell prices
Australia's electricity demand reached a record 25GW in Q1 2026 due to increased datacenter activity and warmer weather, but growth was offset by record rooftop solar output and battery usage, which helped stabilize wholesale prices.
- Why smartphone cameras could unlock cheaper, faster rooftop solar
Smartphone cameras may enable cheaper and faster rooftop solar installations. Chaz Weatherford, a solar inspection technician for Freedom Forever, checks solar systems in southern Arizona to ensure they are configured correctly.