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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 641, 2025
The 17th International Scientific Conference of Civil and Environmental Engineering for the PhD. Students and Young Scientists – Young Scientist 2025 (YS25)
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| Article Number | 01007 | |
| Number of page(s) | 10 | |
| Section | Civil Engineering | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202564101007 | |
| Published online | 12 August 2025 | |
Evaluation of biosolar roofs: Global insights and planned research in Slovakia
Institute of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice
* Corresponding author: pavol.knut@tuke.sk
Biosolar roofs combine photovoltaic (PV) panels with green roofs, offering a multifunctional solution for sustainable buildings. They improve energy production, thermal insulation, stormwater management, and urban biodiversity. Despite their benefits, challenges such as shading, maintenance, and higher initial costs remain. This article compares biosolar roofs with traditional flat roofs with PV, based on global case studies. Findings show that biosolar systems can enhance energy efficiency and environmental performance but require climate-specific design and maintenance. The second part presents planned research in Žilina, Slovakia, on the NORDCITY parking house with an existing biosolar roof. We will install sensors to monitor surface and ambient temperatures around the PV panels. The goal is to assess the performance of biosolar roofs in the Central European climate and compare them to conventional systems, contributing to sustainable urban development.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2025
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