Integration of a solar system in the greenhouse architecture

The paper deals with the study of the energy necessary to the greenhouse for the roses cultivation. Each cultivation requires specific micro-climate condition, then generic design is not an effective solution. In order to determine the best material to be used, a comparison has been made among three typologies, i.e. single glass, polycarbonate, and double glass. A solution with an integrated PV plant has been considered for the three cases, taking into account the energy needed but also a correct positioning that does not interface the natural growth of the cultivation.