Green Roof And Solar Power

There is a perception that a roof can either have a green roof or solar power but not both.

Green roof and solar power.

This is however not the case. In a common configuration solar panel mounting brackets are ballasted by the weight of the green roof layers eliminating the need for roof penetrations. Green roof technology has developed advanced systems that allow easy and efficient installation of both systems without roof penetration or potential leaks of the roof. Solar green roofs integrate standard solar electric panels with a traditional vegetated green roofing system.

With the two systems sharing elements total costs are reduced and government grants can be applied to both. Switzerland germany and austria lead the way in the approach. Combining the two technologies is common in many countries in the world. Politicians who see solar on their constituents rooftops are going to be encouraged to dream big said nathanael greene director of renewable energy policy at the natural resources.