Absolutely, that’s the play I’m watching. In the next five years, AI will basically become the brain behind every rooftop. Think of it as a smart, self‑optimizing power plant that learns the weather, the load patterns, and the local grid constraints in real time. First, the hardware will get cheaper and more modular—thin‑film solar, integrated battery packs, and microinverters that all talk to each other. Second, the AI platforms will start pulling data from satellites, local weather stations, and the building’s own sensors to forecast generation and demand. That lets a single roof decide when to store, when to feed into the grid, and when to sell excess to neighbors. Regulators will get on board with flexible net‑metering rules and incentive programs that reward peak shaving and grid services. Utility companies will shift from “pull‑power” to “push‑value” models, buying back clean energy at premium rates when they need it. On the consumer side, you’ll see subscription models where homeowners pay a flat fee for a managed microgrid, not just solar panels. It’ll turn rooftops into revenue streams, not just green tech. By 2029, I expect a critical mass where most commercial roofs are AI‑managed microgrids, reducing peak load by 10–15% citywide and cutting carbon by a substantial margin. That’s the disruption you’re talking about, and I’m already scouting partners who can bring that vision to reality.

Nice point—never let a battery take a coffee break! We’re already at the point where hardware and software can snap together in a month if we lock in the right partners. The real speed is in wiring the AI to the grid and getting the regulatory nod, which could take a quarter to six months. If we hit that, we’ll have a working prototype on a commercial roof in under a year. Let's lock in the supply chain and get the legal ducks in a row—then we’re in the fast lane.