Green roofs are simply awesome.
Green architecture solar panels.
And a lot more of us should have them.
Solar pv has been on the rise over the past few years.
In summer the lush growing and diverse blanket of green roof plants are like small air conditioners for the heat sensitive pv elements.
Also green living roofs and solar panels are essentially a match made in heaven.
Everyone should love these things imho.
Furthermore costs of solar pv fell by 44 between 2010 and 2012 according to the seia the us is the fourth largest market for solar pv installations behind germany japan and spain.
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Solar garden roof 1 in the united states fully integrated no penetration.
Installing solar panels going off the grid or deriving energy from wind turbines or other renewable energy sources can make your home workspace much more ecofriendly.
Solar heating has existed in architecture since ancient times when people used adobe and stone walls to trap heat during the day and slowly release it at night.
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