Record-breaking: World's largest vertical solar rooftop built in Norway

Norway’s city of Tromsø, located north of the Arctic Circle, has become home to the world’s largest vertical rooftop solar installation, featuring 6,400 vertically mounted panels on the flat roof of Tromsøterminalen, a cold storage facility. Installed by Norwegian solar equipment supplier Over Easy Solar, the system comprises 1,600 Vertical Photovoltaic (VPV) units with a total capacity of 320 kWp, surpassing the company’s previous record at the Norwegian National Football Stadium. The vertical design is specifically suited for northern latitudes, as it optimizes energy generation during low-angle sunlight hours, reduces snow accumulation, and enhances year-round performance. This configuration also simplifies maintenance by allowing walkable space between panel rows. The project, completed in partnership with engineering firm Enøk Total and supported by regional stakeholders, aims to reduce Tromsøterminalen’s reliance on conventional energy sources while demonstrating the viability of vertical solar technology in cold, snowy climates. Over Easy Solar emphasizes that vertical solar