SolarVert System

The SolarVert System is one of the most established and well-designed biosolar solutions on the market because ZinCo has been in the green-roof game for decades. The whole idea behind SolarVert is simplicity: the frame sits on top of their Solar Base SB 200 elements, which spread the load evenly and allow plants to grow underneath. You don’t drill into the roof, and you don’t rely on heavy weights — instead, the green-roof substrate naturally holds everything in place. This makes it ideal for buildings where the structure cannot handle the weight of traditional ballasted solar systems.

Because SolarVert lifts the panels slightly above the vegetation, it creates a microclimate under the modules. That means the plants stay cooler, hold moisture longer, and stay healthier. In turn, this cools the solar modules and helps keep their efficiency up. It’s especially good for buildings where sustainability is a priority — schools, hospitals, councils, corporate offices, etc. It also works really well when architects are involved because ZinCo is trusted in that world for roofing quality and warranty safety.

On the downside, SolarVert is not focused on raw kWh production. Panel spacing is wider, tilt angles are usually modest, and the priority is always the green roof first and the solar second. If a client just wants maximum output at the cheapest cost, this isn’t the right system. But for anyone who wants a roof that supports biodiversity, improves drainage, looks amazing, and still produces clean energy — SolarVert is a premium and reliable choice.