Solar and green are a good fit for a roof

Abstract

ZinCo does not only provide the right system for any sort of green and landscaped roof but with the ZinCo SolarVert® build-up system adds a significant new benefit: the integration of solar energy use into the green roof build-up. The ZinCo solar build-up consists of a protection and drainage layer, Solar Bases plates and Solar Base Frames. The Solar Base plates are covered with a prescribed amount of growing medium and the desired vegetation is then planted. The combined weight of the growing media and plants provides the calculated ballast required by the solar energy system to deal with wind loads. With its SolarVert® system build-up and a wide range of related accessories, ZinCo provides a high level of flexibility and, as a result, an attractive solution for each solar energy project. The Solar Base Frames supporting the solar panels are fitted next. The height of the Solar Base frames creates enough distance between the substrate layer and the solar panels, providing the plants with enough sunlight and rainwater and enabling appropriate maintenance.