Tag Archives: Rooftop Solar

Rooftop Solar PV Set to Surge Over the Next Three Years

Rooftop Solar to Reach 94.7 GW The increasing uptake of rooftop solar continues to be predicted by energy research and forecasters.  Rystad Energy predicts rooftop solar PV will surge over the next three years, and will reach 94.7 gigawatts around the globe. Rystad Energy reports that since 2016, there has been a rapid increase in […]

The Versatile Solpod Mini

About Solpod Mini  The Solpod Mini product series is Solpod’s rail-based rooftop solar solution.  Smaller than our larger redeployable solar pods, the Solpod Mini is suitable for a wide range of rooftops. To help our customers understand more about this versatile product, Dr Jeremy Lawrence, Solpod’s Engineering Manager, has prepared demonstration videos.  Watch the introductory video here: […]

Solpod now available across WA through MPS

Solpod is pleased to announce its relocatable rooftop solar is now available across Western Australia through MPS Building and Electrical. Solpod developed the world’s first re-deployable solar systems for commercial and industrial rooftops.  The Solpod solar range is now available in WA for the first time, using the contractors MPS. James Larratt, CEO of Solpod, […]

Solpod’s solar rooftop system powering Globe HQ

Globe HQ is now fully operated by renewable energy.  Solpod designed and installed a 265kW rooftop solar system for Globe’s Headquarters in Port Melbourne.  With 650 commercial solar panels on the rooftop, Globe’s Global Office is now 100% powered by renewable energy. On the Shop-Eat-Surf page, Globe announced: “This massive new sustainable energy investment will […]

Industrial Buildings Meet Sustainability Goals with Rooftop Solar

Meeting Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals is at the forefront of investor and consumer priorities.  Industrial buildings have an opportunity to meet ESG goals through adopting rooftop solar, saving energy and reducing carbon emissions. A 2019 McKinsey Report said of ESG: “Global sustainable investment now tops $30 trillion—up 68 percent since 2014 and […]

Solar Schools for Covid-19 Economic Recovery

Powering Australia’s schools with solar is an opportunity to generate jobs and stimulate the economy, at a time of continued uncertainty.  Industry analysis is showing how investment in renewables can rebuild Australia’s economy. Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) have submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, asking for funding to equip all schools […]

Shopping Centres Looking to Redevelop Benefit from Redeployable Solar

Shopping centres are planning alternative uses for their large building sites as the coronavirus pandemic continues and more people shop online.  The Australian recently reported that shopping centres have well progressed plans to redevelop their sites, incorporating residential and office building developments. About how shopping centre buildings are to be used now and in the future, […]