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  1. Commercial Solar Guy @[email protected] ·

    Onsite at a 3.5 MW project this morning. 3 MW of #carportsolar, 500 kW of #rooftopsolar. #energystorage totals 4.6 MWh.

    #carportsolar #rooftopsolar #energystorage
  2. The_Sun @[email protected] ·

    In the last quarter, Australia has built the equivalent of 2.5 huge solar farms on their rooftops

    1 GW of new installs over just three months

    reneweconomy.com.au/rooftop-so

    #Solar #Energy #PV #rooftopsolar

    #solar #energy #pv #rooftopsolar
  3. JL Johnson @[email protected] ·

    There’s a fair chance we might end the day having generated enough power from our rooftop solar to more than care for our needs. We haven’t had a net-positive generation day in almost two months. 😵‍💫

    The AC (it’s new!) running nearly nonstop absolutely kills us.

    #RooftopSolar #Missouri #SolarPower

    #rooftopsolar #missouri #solarpower
  4. Panethos @[email protected] ·

    Largest Rooftop Solar Array in Each State

    Provided below are the largest rooftop solar arrays in each state, as measured by the array’s capacity in kilowatts or megawatts. The top five rooftop installations in the nation by state ranking are:

    1. Maryland = 13.1 megawatts

    2. Texas = 12.3 megawatts (to date)

    3. New Jersey = 9.9 megawatts

    4. Pennsylvania = 8.0 megawatts

    5. New York* = 7.7 megawatts

    *Nevada’s 8.3/6.5 number averages less than New York’s

    Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore – Source: tradepointatlantic.com

    What is particularly interesting is four of the top five states for rooftop solar energy installations are located in the Northeast. Part of the reason for this could be these areas are more forested and more developed, so available tracts of land are more difficult to find. Another reason is they are more supportive of promoting alternative energy options.

    For a few states and Puerto Rico, information was difficult to find. As a result, numbers for Alabama, Idaho, New Mexico, and North Dakota are based on internet searches, which may not be fully up to date. For those listed as unknown (Arkansas, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, and Wyoming), reasonably reliable data for specific arrays could not be located.

    One wishes that big box American retailers would follow the path led by IKEA by installing arrays on their store and warehouse rooftops. IKEA is represented  by four stores on the list.

    Peace!

    Alabama: SEPCO in Alabaster (2022) = 334.6/240 megawatts ac/dc

    Alaska: Egan Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage (2019) = 77 kilowatts

    Arizona: Cowley Companies warehouse in Phoenix (2010) = 2.4 megawatts

    Arkansas: unknown

    California: United Natural Foods distribution center in Riverside (2025) = 6.7 megawatts

    Colorado: Amazon Fulfillment Center in Thornton (2019) = 6.05 megawatts

    Connecticut: Arace Middle & Intermediate School in Bloomfield (2017) = 1.0 megawatt

    Delaware: Delmarva Corrugated Packaging in Dover (2026) = 2.2 megawatts

    District of Columbia: Multiple industrial buildings in NE Washington (2025) = 6.1 megawatts

    Florida: Badia Spices manufacturing facility in Sweetwater (2023) = 3.24 megawatts

    Georgia: Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah (2026) = 2.9 megawatts

    Hawaii: Honolulu Program of Waste Energy Recovery (2021) in Kapolei = 3.0 megawatts

    Idaho: Jayco Plant #55 in Twin Falls (2025) = 600 kilowatts

    Illinois: IKEA Warehouse in Joliet (2018) = 2.9 megawatts

    Indiana: Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis (2011) = 1.9 megawatts

    Iowa: Agri-Industrial Plastics Company in Fairfield (2019) = 517 kilowatts

    Kansas: ColdPoint Logistics facility in Edgerton (2023) = 3.0 megawatts

    Kentucky: Amazon Air Hub at the Cincinnati Airport in Hebron (2023) = 2.0 megawatts

    Louisiana: TCI warehouses in New Orleans (2020) = 2.4 megawatts

    Maine: Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft (2024) = 1.0 megawatt

    Maryland: Floor & Décor Building at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore (2026) = 13.1 megawatts

    Massachusetts: Medline Distribution Center in Uxbridge (2022) = 6.7 megawatts

    Michigan: IKEA store in Canton (2011/2015) = 1.2 megawatts

    Minnesota: Wagner SprayTech in Plymouth (2020) = 1.64 megawatts

    Missisippi: PowerFlex ASICS in Byhalia (2023) = 2.0 megawatts

    Missouri: MidwayUSA headquarters in Columbia (2022) = 1.612 megawatts

    Montana: Missoula County Detention Center in Missoula (2021) = 432 kilowatts

    Nebraska: University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha (2019) = 500 kilowatts

    Nevada: Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas (2014/2016)= 8.3/6.5 megawatts (ac/dc)

    New Hampshire: Associated Grocers of New England headquarters in Pembroke (2022) = 1.3 megawatts

    New Jersey: BGO Warehouse in Somerset (2026) = 9.9 megawatts

    New Mexico: Ex Novo Brewing in Corrales (2022) = 141 kilowatts

    New York: JFK Airport new Terminal One in New York City (2026) = 7.7 megawatts

    North Carolina: Six buildings at Piedmont Triad Airport in Greensboro (2026) = 4.6 megawatts

    North Dakota: Pro Performance in Fargo (2021) = 80 kilowatts

    Ohio: J.P. Morgan Chase’s Polaris Corporate Center in Columbus (2019) = 2.8 megawatts

    Oklahoma: Steel & Pipe Supply Co. facilities in Catoosa (2025) = 2.2 megawatts

    Pennsylvania: Ashley Furniture Industries in Leesport (2020) ~ 8.0 megawatts

    Puerto Rico: unknown

    Rhode Island: Warehouse at 10 Briggs Drive in East Greenwich (2021) = 6.8 megawatts

    South Carolina: South Carolina Ports Authority rooftops in Charleston (2016) = 3.7 megawatts

    South Dakota: unknown

    Tennessee: IKEA store in Memphis (2016) = 1.46 megawatts

    Texas: Tesla Gigafactory in Austin (phasing) = 12.3 megawatts to date

    Utah: SLC-GLC Building 3 in Salt Lake City area (2021) = 3.53 megawatt dc

    Vermont: Ayers Brook Goat Dairy in Randolph (2014) = 181 kilowatts

    Virginia: North Stafford High School in Stafford (2024) = 1.8 megawatts

    Washington: IKEA store in Renton = 1.13 megawatts

    West Virginia: Toyota West Virginia in Buffalo (2020) = 2.6 megawatts

    Wisconsin: Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in Menomonee Falls (2020) = 2.25 megawatts

    Wyoming: unknown

    SOURCES:

    #cities #energy #rooftopSolar #rooftops #solar
    #cities #energy #rooftopsolar #rooftops #solar
  5. shonin @[email protected] ·

    Virginia to cut #rooftopsolar costs with nation-first #bulkbuy program
    Teaming up to buy solar can get residents deep discounts. #Virginia is the first to try a statewide campaign as #utilitybills rise and #datacenters stress the grid.

    canarymedia.com/articles/solar

    #rooftopsolar #bulkbuy #virginia #utilitybills #datacenters
  6. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #Solarpunk #Lagos - #ObohMoses
    5 August 2026

    "Oboh Moses is a Black digital illustrator who has been passionate about art since he was seven years old. In 2021, his work was selected for the American Illustration 40th anniversary annual award book. He lives and works in Lagos, #Nigeria.

    This illustration depicts a lively neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, reimagined as a thriving solar-powered community. The scene captures an ordinary residential area transformed through the widespread adoption of #renewable energy, offering a glimpse of a future where clean, #sustainable power is part of everyday life.

    At first glance, we see numerous solar panels installed on nearly every rooftop, children play football and run freely in the open spaces, residents gather on balconies and verandas to chat with neighbors, watch the activity below, or simply enjoying the day. reinforcing the close-knit nature of the community.

    Beyond capturing daily life, this artwork tells the story of an energy transition. It shows how solar power can strengthen local communities by providing reliable electricity, reducing dependence on #FossilFuels and unstable grid power, lowering energy costs, and improving everyday life. Overall, the illustration celebrates a future where clean, renewable energy is accessible to everyone."

    storyseedlibrary.org/art/oboh-

    #SolarPunkSunday #StorySeedLibrary #BuildingCommunity #RooftopSolar #SolarPower #OffGrid #RenewablesNow #SelfSufficiency #CommunitySufficiency #Resilience #Africa

    #solarpunk #lagos #obohmoses #nigeria #renewable #sustainable
  7. JL Johnson @[email protected] ·

    Putting this out there now that we've got a few months of rooftop solar under our belts: Seems well known that south-facing panels are always most productive. But if you need overflow (maybe south face too small) and obstructions aren't an issue, I'd prioritize west panels over east. We had one sales bro say E vs S vs W = not much difference over time. We don't have E panels but our W panels are more productive than some of our S ones (minor/brief tree shade on a corner)

    However, given we have "on peak" surcharge on electricity used 4-8 PM, those kWh are worth more to me than morning (east) or daytime, especially in summer.

    #RooftopSolar #solar #KC #Missouri

    #rooftopsolar #solar #kc #missouri
  8. Strypey @[email protected] ·

    "New Zealand's installed rooftop solar capacity reached 573 megawatts by the end of 2024."

    theconversation.com/nz-parties

    Well that's good news. For comparison, the maximum output of a fully operational battlestation ... er ... Huntly Power Station is 953 MW. So our solar yield isn't yet enough to replace a single thermal power plant. But, there's a lot of disused roof space in Aotearoa, and solar panels are getting better and *cheaper* with every generation.

    #RooftopSolar #solar #RenewableEnergy

    #rooftopsolar #solar #renewableenergy
  9. shonin @[email protected] ·

    Virginia joins #rooftopsolar initiative to help residents trim electric bills • #Virginia Mercury

    virginiamercury.com/briefs/vir

    #rooftopsolar #virginia
  10. shonin @[email protected] ·

    If you cannot afford the panels, maybe solar water heater panels? or a nice meadow (sod roof)? can we interest you in a white roof? Okay, maybe some shade trees? >>

    Cooling your home and lessening eco-anxiety: What are the hidden benefits of #rooftopsolar panels?

    euronews.com/2026/07/09/coolin

    #rooftopsolar
  11. JL Johnson @[email protected] ·

    Woof! This electricity month is shaping up to be a real bummer.

    We started off producing poorly due to a lot of cloudy days. Then, very high usage w/ high temps/nonstop AC, bringing the kitchen online, unplanned car charging..

    I expected that with the longer days we'd be drowning in kWh. Not the case. Presently sitting at 66% offset.

    Not complaining. Grateful to have solar. Just surprised, and sharing observations.

    #RooftopSolar #Solar #RenewableEnergy

    #rooftopsolar #solar #renewableenergy
  12. JL Johnson @[email protected] ·

    We haven’t had a “perfect solar” day since May 24. We’ve only had the system a few months so not sure what’s actually normal but that feels like a long stretch as we’ve had a bunch earlier on.

    I define a “perfect solar day” as one resulting in a bell-ish shaped curve with no cuts, except for the annoying buzzcut we take at peak because our panels can push more than microinverters can handle. In the morning we get a small bit of shade which can’t be avoided. Neighbors. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    Examples attached.

    #solar #renewableenergy #rooftopsolar #KC-ish #Missouri

    #solar #renewableenergy #rooftopsolar #kc #missouri
  13. JL Johnson @[email protected] ·

    We have solar panels with a net-metering + time of use plan. The way our utility works is that they charge a flat fee per *net* kWh (this makes sense) and then give a per kWh credit for super off peak (fee+credit=cheaper) and an extra charge per each peak kWh.

    Interestingly, these past few bills we've received a super off peak credit for more kWh than we've actually used from the grid. I guess their systems aren't intelligent enough to care for that. So we are, in a very small way, (so far max $3/month) profiting off of this.

    Example: At the end of the month the power they sent me, minus the power I sent them is 200 kWh. But my super off peak usage is 400 kWh. I get to pocket the super off peak credit for all 400, even though I only netted 200. Now, if only I could game the system like a tech/finance bro...

    #Solar #RooftopSolar #Arbitrage

    #solar #rooftopsolar #arbitrage
  14. chris actual @[email protected] ·

    If you can't afford #rooftopsolar or your living situation doesn't allow for it, you should 100% definitely have a look at #PlugInSolar

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcony_

    #rooftopsolar #pluginsolar
  15. Egberto Willies @[email protected] ·

    Beating Capitalism: 16-Hour Workweek, AI for People & Medicare for All Explained

    Capitalism is failing working people. Explore solutions like job guarantees, public AI, and universal healthcare to build a fair economy.

    #16HourWorkweek #ArtificialIntelligence #automation #capitalism #EconomicJustice #economicReform #futureOfWork #healthcareReform #jobGuarantee #laborRights #MedicareForAll #ProgressivePolicy #publicOwnership #renewableEnergy #rooftopSolar #SocialDemocracy #UniversalBasicIncome #wealthInequality #workingClass wp.me/p1OjMZ-oTG
    #16hourworkweek #artificialintelligence #automation #capitalism #economicjustice #economicreform
  16. Frank Aylward @[email protected] ·

    Great day for solar! #solar #RooftopSolar

    #solar #rooftopsolar
  17. The_Sun @[email protected] ·

    Australia:

    But it was rooftop PV that had the biggest impact, reaching a new Q1 high of 4,090 MW this quarter, and increasing its share to 15.8 per cent of total supply and remaining the single largest renewable contributor. AEMO notes that it is suppressing coal and gas generation during the day

    #Solar #PV #Energy #RoofTopSolar #Australia

    reneweconomy.com.au/batteries-

    #solar #pv #energy #rooftopsolar #australia
  18. Flyover Project @[email protected] ·

    she represents a state that is mostly desert but has very little #rooftopsolar #energy generation; she did little to stop #Cult4547 from destroying families in her jurisdiction

    This is what she advises
    share.google/iVLI5JWlrGfoQZOuF

    #cult4547 #energy #rooftopsolar
  19. Kinetix @[email protected] ·

    Happy #EarthDay!

    While our family thinks a lot about climate change and find so many things going on so difficult to fight against, one of the things I'm happy to have done this past year is completely electrify our home, which suffers Canadian winters, where most rely on methane to heat their homes and/or their hot water.

    It was part of our "OK, we've moved in to this new (to us) place and we're making some changes we've been wanting to do for quite some time" craziness we went through last year, with the end result being swapping out the house's gas stove, furnace and hot water tank (induction stoves completely kick ass, a hybrid heat pump hot water tank is pretty cool, and a modern heat pump + electric backup furnace has been great so far).

    And the 13KW solar setup we put on the roof should hopefully generate all the electricity we'll need in a year (using BC Hydro as the battery presently) - we'll know in the coming months.

    While these things feel like baby steps, I take them as pretty cool wins personally. Just wish I could do more about the corrupt dinkos ruining North America.

    This coming year I'm hoping we can find ways to cut down on the plastics coming in to the house. We recycle every little last bit of it that we can, but we're aware of just how little that actually means.

    Consuming less helps, but where it's hard to consume less like at the grocery store, it seems each month there's something new that's got some new plastic packaging covering a thing that previously was in something better.

    Stuff to work on.

    #solar #rooftopsolar #recycling #plastic

    #earthday #solar #rooftopsolar #recycling #plastic
  20. Guy @[email protected] ·

    Ooooh. Now, that I've convinced the Domestic Department of Internal Affairs (DDIA) of roof top solar to be a good idea, this site doesn't work any more:

    solarpower.cer.auckland.ac.nz/

    Any suggestions on what other resources for input on planning/decision making would be suitable?

    I'd think we'd start with a set of panels up front, and in future years add battery storage later on (to make it more manageable from a financial perspective).

    #RooftopSolar #solar #energyindependence #Aotearoa #NewZealand

    #rooftopsolar #solar #energyindependence #aotearoa #newzealand