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GRIT Lab to host tour for Green Energy Doors Open in Toronto, September 9, 2016.

GRIT Lab receives funding from the Canadian Federal Government to construct a new research facility at the Daniels Faculty's new building at 1 Spadina Crescent, July 28, 2016.

PhD candidate Ali Jahanfar presented a paper entitled “Shading Effects of Photovolatic Panels on the Evapotranspiration Process in Extensive Green Roofs” at the Novatech Conference in Lyon, June 28, 2016.

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Green Roof – Solar

MATERIALS ASSEMBLY

Bioroof Biomodule		Green Roof Bed & Photovoltaic Array		Photovoltaic Racking Assembly
Shadow Study		Material Assembly Elevation

INSTRUMENTATION

Experimental Design	Instrumentation Elevation	Thermocouple Layout
Radiation Shield & Thermocouple	Geneq Inc Tipping Counter V2A	Apogee SP110 Pyronometer
Decagon MPS6 Soil Moisture Sensor	Decagon DS2 Anemometer	Timed Irrigation System

Photovoltaic Array (GR - PV) Research

Integrating PV and green roofs reduces environmental impacts by simultaneously providing renewable energy, evaporative cooling, and stormwater retention on building rooftops.

In Phase II, two different PV module heights (2, 4ft) will be tested above two roofing surfaces (white & green) for optimal PV performance, exposure to wind, practicality of installation and maintenance, and effect of shading of plants.