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 and solar power.
Switzerland germany and austria lead the way in the approach.
Green roof and solar photovoltaic pv systems are two technologies that could contribute to sustainable building development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
There is a perception that a roof can either have a green roof or solar power but not both.
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.
Green roof designed for biodiversity and to generate solar electricity photo.
Solar green roofs integrate standard solar electric panels with a traditional vegetated green roofing system.
Combining the two technologies is common in many countries in the world.
With the two systems sharing elements total costs are reduced and government grants can be applied to both.