An Appraisal of Energy & Cost Saving through Bio Solar Roof in Buildings

Abstract

The intent of bringing in sustainable techniques is prominent nowadays in day-to-day activities. So far considering the availability and economic criteria solar panels are the most known and widely practiced method to generate electricity in a sustainable way additionally the usage of green roofs is gaining momentum which can be benefited in many ways such as rainwater buffer, purification of air, maintaining an ambient temperature of the building, reduces ambient noise inside and outside the building, increasing the efficiency of solar panels, etc. Although the working and outcome of both solar panels and green roofs are different, they work on a mono motto of sustainability, and combining them into a single entity will make them more efficient. This study is targeted to get the most of its utility by the technique of combing the solar roof and green roof into bio solar roof. The bio solar roofs are where the green roof and solar technologies are integrated in a seamless fashion keeping both sustainability and aesthetics in mind. In addition, bio solar green roofs, especially on extensive green roofs is also designed to maximize biodiversity.