Glass greenhouse roof solar

What is a solar green roof?

A solar green roof is a roof equipped with specific living vegetation and photovoltaic modules. It combines environmental and economic benefits and complies with the ongoing shift to distributed renewable power generation. Solar green roofs are part of the expanding trend in roof-based solar power generation, which brings a range of environmental, health, aesthetic, and economic benefits.

Can you use regular glass in a greenhouse roof?

From a safety standpoint I would only want tempered or laminated glass in a greenhouse roof. And, if your local building code applies to greenhouses, using regular glass in overhead panels is typically a code violation. The glass i am using is made for green houses. They have a smooth side and a patterned side.

What is a solar greenhouse?

A solar greenhouse is a specialized structure or shed that uses sunlight and the greenhouse effect to create favorable conditions for plant growth all year round, irrespective of the weather conditions outside the greenhouse. It is primarily of two types:

What material should a solar greenhouse roof be made of?

At Ceres, we recommend a polycarbonate plastic with at least 2 air pockets for good insulation. The roof is the biggest area for heat loss in a solar greenhouse, so using a thicker, more insulated material helps cut back on heat loss through the roof in the winter.