Amazon shuts US rooftop solar after 6 critical incidents, audit finds 259 major issues

Amazon decommissioned its U.S. rooftop solar systems in 2022 following six critical incidents at North American solar facilities, including two fires at logistics centers in 2020 and 2021. A subsequent global audit identified 259 major issues, and an internal report acknowledges four additional similar episodes. The move signals a significant operational setback for Amazon's renewable energy goals and raises questions about the safety of rooftop solar on industrial buildings.