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Urban farming with rooftop greenhouses: A systematic literature review

Annie Drottberger, Yizhi Zhang, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Marie-Claude Dubois

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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This systematic literature review, based on 45 articles, examined the benefits and challenges of rooftop greenhouse technology. While benefits include optimized land use, increased profitability, good yields, and resource efficiency, the review identified significant challenges. These challenges include additional investment and operational costs, limited availability of flat roofs, and various regulations, which hinder the widespread adoption of rooftop greenhouses.