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Rooftop Farming Systems: A Systematic Review of Environmental and Economic Benefits

Schmidt, K., Yamamoto, R., Oluwaseun, A., De Silva, H.

Renewable Energy Reviews

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Systematic review of 156 rooftop farming projects in 24 countries. Rooftop farms reduce building energy by 20-25%, decrease stormwater runoff by 40-60%, and generate 4-8 kg/m²/year of vegetables.