Green roofs make solar panels more efficient, research reveals

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A study conducted in Australia has proven that green roofs help increase the efficiency of solar panels. Essentially, the panels perform better when they do not get too hot. 

The study analyzed two identical office buildings located side-by-side in Sydney. One was equipped with a conventional photovoltaic solar system, while the other featured solar panels surrounded by vegetation. Both systems were monitored over an eight-month period spanning both summer and winter. 

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Cite: Sousa, Marcia . "Green roofs make solar panels more efficient, research reveals" [Tetos verdes tornam painéis solares mais eficientes, revela pesquisa] 06 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1128197/green-roofs-make-solar-panels-more-efficient-research-reveals> ISSN 0719-8884
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