Published on: 8 September 2025, 6:22PM

Singapore explores dual-use rooftops for solar and greenery

Assoc Prof Stephen Tay (Built Environment) comments on combining solar panels and green roofs to improve energy efficiency and greenery.

A study led by Assoc Prof Stephen Tay (Built Environment) found that combining solar panels with green roofs improves energy output, cools buildings, and supports plant growth. The year-long trial, conducted with BCA and NParks, points to a practical way for land-scarce cities like Singapore to optimise rooftop space for sustainability.

(The Straits Times, 8 September 2025)

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