LiveRoof’s SolaGreen®, is a fully integrated bio-solar solution that combines photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation with the industry’s top-tier green roof system—for unparalleled benefits.

Harness the power of the sun and nature to reduce energy costs, enhance property value, manage stormwater, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Solar energy is a limitless clean power source that reduces carbon footprints and utility costs while contributing to a sustainable future with the following benefits:

Cost Reduction: Lowers energy bills by utilizing renewable energy.

Energy Management: Surplus energy can be stored or fed back into the grid.

Job Creation: Contributes to the creation of local jobs.

Inexhaustible Resource: Solar energy is limitless, affordable and can be independent of the power grid.

Sustainability: Solar energy contributes to a sustainable energy future.

Low Maintenance: Minimal upkeep required for solar and green roof systems.

Environmental Impact: Provides clean, carbon-neutral energy with zero emissions.

Incentivized: Supported by various governmental and private programs (grants, tax credits, LEED certification).

Grid Resilience: Enhances the stability and resilience of the electric grid.

Note: Confirm all current incentives with your local tax professional.

• Solar Investment Tax Credit: The SolaGreen system, with LiveRoof as the essential ballast component, may qualify for the U.S. Solar Investment Tax Credit (currently 30% as of July 2024).
• Domestic Content Tax Credit: An additional 10% credit is available for using domestically sourced materials. Note: not for residential applications (as of Oct. 2024).
• Accelerated Depreciation: Allows rapid depreciation of solar systems.
• Solar & Green Roof Incentives: Many state and municipal programs offer further incentives for both solar and green roofs.
• Solar & Green Roof Grants: Governmental and private grants are widely available.

Green roofs offer environmental benefits, lower utility costs, and improve human wellness by combining nature and architecture.

Municipal &
Societal Benefits
Lower Infrastructure Costs: Reduces the need for storm water management systems.
Water Resource Protection: Reduces contamination of lakes and streams by absorbing stormwater.
Noise Reduction: Provides sound insulation for buildings.
Job Creation: Supports the creation of green jobs.

Human Wellness
Biophilic Benefits: Enhances physical and mental health by providing views and access to green spaces, reducing stress, improving focus, and fostering social interactions.
Environmental Impact
Carbon Sequestration: Captures and stores carbon dioxide.
Urban Heat Island Mitigation: Lowers city temperatures by cooling rooftop spaces.

Air Quality Improvement: Filters and purifies the air.
Water Management: Cools and filters rainwater, reducing runoff.
Biodiversity: Creates habitat for birds and pollinators.
Optimized Solar Efficiency:
Keeps ambient temperatures
low, improving solar panel
output by 5-15% compared to traditional applications.

Reduced Utility Bills

• Low-cost electric generation from on-site photovoltaics.
• 25% reduction in cooling and heating needs for floors below the green roof, largely due to evaporative cooling and insulation.

Increased Solar Panel Output: Heat mitigation from green roofs improves solar efficiency by 5-15%.
Extended Roof Life: A standard 20-year roof could last 60+ years due to protection from environmental exposure (sun, wind, cold).
Increased Property Value: Green roofs increase building density allowances, making developments more economically viable, and enhancing property resale or rental values. The ability to generate free energy on site makes the property even more valuable.

The entire system is held in place (ballasted) by the weight of the LiveRoof system (vegetated modules and RoofStone pavers). This means no rooftop penetrations!

• Deliberately developed over 4 years of prototyping and testing by our team of solar, roofing, green roof and horticultural experts.
• Interconnected
• Fully integrated and modular
• Includes integrated irrigation
• Architectural grade and non-corroding
• Rounded edges and corners won’t harm installers or waterproofing membranes
• Locally made in North America

• Wind load tested by CPP Wind
Engineering, Inc.
• Structural data included for
engineering purposes
• Horticulturist tested to grow
plants under and between panels

Member of:
CRRC, RICOWI, ICC, ASTM, ASHRAE, CSI, and emeritus SPRI
Specialties:
consulting on codes, standards, building envelope research,
fire & wind standards for vegetative roofs.

• Easy Assembly – only 1 wrench size needed!
• Step by-step illustrated directions
• Video directions

Randy Peters
Construction Manager
Agathon Solar & Energy Storage

Suitable for: flat and low slope roofs
Suitable Latitudes: 30 to 50 degrees
Angle of PV Panels: 25 degrees fixed angle
Max. Roof Dead Load/Ballast (with wet soil):
32 PSF LiveRoof Standard Green Roof System
Min. Roof Dead Load/Ballast (with dry soil):
20 PSF LiveRoof Standard Green Roof System
Individual Array Makeup:
• 1 SolaGreen Rack
• 1 PV Panel
• 20 LiveRoof modules: 40 sf 4.25” soil depth
• 4 RoofStone Pavers: 8 sf, 4.25” tall.
• Pipe Chase: 2.66 sf
• Overall Footprint: 50.66 sf

PV Panel

• 72 cell approx. 39” x 78” (21.5 sf) maximum
area allowed
• Typically +- 450 Watts
• Suitable Solar Panel Orientation: Landscape
• High Side height (from soil surface): 31”
• Low Side height (from soil surface): 12”
• Installation Process: Rows are installed from North to South and East to West within each roof. Fully illustrated, written and video directions provided.

SolaGreen Rack
• Fabricated from 5052 Aluminum
• Fasteners: Stainless Steel with serrated teeth
LiveRoof and RoofStone components are integral
to the system.
SolaGreen rack not to be used separately.

Logistical events arranged in order of execution.

1. Architectural Designer
• Hires structural engineer to assess suitability of
the system for the roof load and for site- and building-specific wind resistance.
• Hires licensed solar professional to assess
power needs and develop basic solar field
requirements and layout.
• Picks bio-solar system, and generates
3-part spec. using SolaGreen spec-writer.

2. Waterproofing System Provider
• Installs waterproofing and tests roof for
water tightness and readiness to accept SolaGreen and LiveRoof systems.

3. LiveRoof Grower
Provides the following:
• LiveRoof SolaGreen PV Racks and Hardware
• LiveRoof RoofStone Pavers
• LiveRoof RoofEdge Edging (if required)
• LiveRoof PipeRunner Component
• LiveRoof Standard (4.25” deep) Vegetated and Fully Grown LiveRoof Modules
• Below solar-panel irrigation components (not the irrigation feed lines, controller or backflow preventer)
• Recommends irrigation protocol to others.

4. SolaGreen PV Rack-Installer
Note: this may be the photovoltaic installer or certified LiveRoof installer.
• Sources and installs underlaying drain board
J-Drain 400RB or, DMX Drain 5X.
• Installs SolaGreen Rack Component along with temporary ballast (of RoofStone pavers).

5. Irrigation Contractor
• Installs irrigation mainline and feed lines in PipeRunner cradles, throughout the green roof and SolaGreen system.

6. PV (Photovoltaic) System-Installer
• Installs wiring for PV panels.
• Tests electrical conductivity and grounding of system.

7. Irrigation System Installer
• Sources and installs temporary and permanent irrigation including irrigation mainlines, valves and controller.
• Note: Irrigation feed lines will sit in the LiveRoof PipeRunner component, and the number needed will vary with the roof design.
• Tests irrigation and sets it to run as advised by LiveRoof local grower.

8. LiveRoof Certified Installer
• Installs Final Chase Cover (of SolaGreen rack).
• Installs RoofEdge Edging (if required).
• Installs LiveRoof Standard (4.25” deep) Vegetated LiveRoof Modules.
• Is responsible for plant care and irrigation until turnover to owner and owner appoints plant-care professional.

9. PV (Photovoltaic) Installer
• Sources and installs IronRidge or UniRack PV support rails, end caps and PV panel clamps.
• Installs PV panels and electrical hookups and components.
• Provides ongoing service of inspecting every 6 months for mechanical and electrical integrity.

• Photovoltaic systems generate clean, sustainable
  energy from the sun.
• LiveRoof vegetation cools the air around the solar
  panels for better solar output (combating efficiency
  decline that occurs at high temperatures).
• LiveRoof protects the roof from fire, UV, wind, rain, hail,
  heat and cold. Extends roof life 200–300%
• LiveRoof absorbs stormwater and does great things for
  the environment and society.
• SolaGreen is the ultimate bio-solar solution for long
  lasting value, power optimization, plant health, beauty
  and happy owners

SolaGreen is developed and provided by LiveRoof
Global, LLC
Patent pending
Made in the USA

“SolaGreen opens up a whole new PV market, especially for the environmentally conscientious client.”

Greg Oliver
Owner and Business
Development Manager
Agathon Solar & Energy Storage