April 4, 2025 — LiveRoof Global, a provider of hybrid modular green roof systems, recently announced the launch of the LiveRoof SolaGreen Rack System — a fully integrated bio-solar solution that combines photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation with the proven environmental and economic benefits of the popular LiveRoof system.
LiveRoof SolaGreen Rack System. Image courtesy of LiveRoof
Harnessing the power of the sun and nature
The SolaGreen Rack System creates a seamless synergy between solar energy production and green roof performance. It reduces energy costs, enhances property value, manages stormwater, and contributes to a greener more sustainable future.
Why choose SolaGreen?
Solar energy advantages:
- Cost savings: Lowers energy bills by harnessing clean, renewable power.
- Sustainability: Provides carbon-neutral energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Grid resilience: Supports local energy independence and stability.
- Incentives: Qualifies for the U.S. Solar Investment Tax Credit (30% as of July 2024), accelerated depreciation, and additional credits for using domestically sourced materials.
Green roof benefits:
- Energy efficiency: Reduces heating and cooling costs by up to 25% through evaporative cooling and insulation
- Environmental impact: Improves air and water quality, mitigates urban heat islands, and supports biodiversity
- Roof longevity: Extends the life of roofing membranes by protecting against environmental wear
Integrated design for maximum efficiency
SolaGreen is engineered for simplicity, durability and optimal performance. The modular system integrates PV panels, LiveRoof modular green roof system, and irrigation components with a non-penetrative ballast design, ensuring quick and efficient installation with only one size wrench. Designed to be use with leading solar support rails from Iron Ridge and Unirac.
Features include:
- Optimized solar output: Green roofs cool surrounding air, enhancing solar efficiency by 5–15%.
- Architectural excellence: Made from non-corrosive materials with rounded edges for safety
- Tested performance: Wind load-tested by CPP Wind Engineering, Inc., and horticulturist-approved for plant growth beneath solar panel.
SolaGreen financial benefits:
- Lower utility bills: Solar energy combined with green roof insulation reduces energy costs.
- Increased property value: Enhances resale and rental value while enabling increased building density.
- Grants and incentives: Access government and private funding for bio-solar installations.
Proven sustainability and simplicity
Designed and refined over four years of testing by experts in solar energy, green roofing, and horticulture, SolaGreen represents the pinnacle of bio-solar technology. It includes step-by-step installation guides, video instructions, and components made in the USA, ensuring a hassle-free experience for architects, installers, and property owners alike.
A partnership for the future
The SolaGreen system is more than a product — it’s a commitment to sustainability, resilience, and innovation, says LiveRoof. By uniting the power of solar energy with the benefits of the LiveRoof modular green roof system, LiveRoof is redefining the future of sustainable building.
Find out more about the LiveRoof SolaGreen Rack System at LiveRoof.
