Green greening and photovoltaics: Karlsruhe relies in the green future!

Green greening and photovoltaics: Karlsruhe relies in the green future!

In a groundbreaking development for environmentally conscious builders in Baden-Württemberg, newly built, converted or renovated buildings will have to be equipped with photovoltaic systems in the future, according to the climate protection and climate change adjustment law. This was reported by the city of Karlsruhe []. The solar energy generated with it can not only be used directly on site, but also sold to the network operator, which promotes the economy of these systems. In addition, there are additional requirements for greening roofs, especially for flat roofs that not only serve the aesthetics, but also increase ecological benefits.

The combination of photovoltaic systems and green roofs brings with it a variety of advantages. Such a natural roof not only increases biodiversity by creating habitats for birds and insects, but also contributes to the cooling of the urban environment. This significantly optimizes the efficiency of solar technology. In addition, it offers important rainwater retention effects, which is of considerable advantage for heavily built -up inner city areas. According to the information from [ Optigrün ], special structures are required, such as a sufficiently thick substrate and care paths between the solar modules to ensure effective maintenance and use.

Karlsruhe actively supports these sustainable initiatives through financial grants, which include both the installation of photovoltaic systems and the green roof. The city administration has also set up the Karlsruhe Energy and Climate Protection Agency (KEK) to offer free and independent consultations about the implementation of photovoltaic systems and green roofs. This represents a crucial step towards a more environmentally friendly and more sustainable urban design.