Vertical Solar Panels Debut on NYC Rooftop

Norwegian company installs first U.S. rooftop vertical solar system combined with green roof

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:26pm

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Norwegian solar technology company Over Easy Solar has installed its first rooftop vertical solar system in the United States, a 100 kW project combined with a green roof in New York City. The unique vertical panel design is lightweight and wind-resistant, allowing it to be integrated with the green roof without additional ballast.

Why it matters

Vertical solar panels are an innovative approach to maximizing renewable energy generation on urban rooftops with limited horizontal space. This project demonstrates how vertical solar can be combined with other sustainable building features like green roofs to create more efficient and eco-friendly buildings in dense cities.

The details

Over Easy Solar's vertical solar panels are designed to be lightweight at just 2.4 lbs/sq ft, allowing them to be installed on rooftops without requiring additional structural reinforcement. The 100 kW system is expected to generate around 120,000 kWh of electricity annually, complementing the green roof's environmental benefits.

  • Over Easy Solar installed the first U.S. rooftop vertical solar system in April 2026.

The players

Over Easy Solar

A Norwegian solar technology company that specializes in vertical solar panel systems for urban rooftops.

New York City

The location of Over Easy Solar's first U.S. rooftop vertical solar installation, combined with a green roof.

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The takeaway

This innovative vertical solar project in New York City demonstrates how renewable energy and sustainable building features can be seamlessly integrated to create more efficient and eco-friendly urban infrastructure, maximizing limited rooftop space.