Industry Trends

The “Balcony Solar” (Balkonkraftwerk) market is exploding across Europe. Consumers love the idea of “Plug & Play” energy. But for retailers and OEMs, this boom brings a terrifying new risk: Liability. Unlike professional rooftop installations, balcony systems are installed by untrained end-users (DIYers) on structures (railings) that were never designed to hold heavy glass modules. […]