One of the most creative and resourceful ways to use the space on top of your home is by building a rooftop garden. Not only can you grow your own produce and lower your grocery bills, but by incorporating a solar generator into your gardening setup, you can also avoid racking up additional energy costs by producing your own electricity for free.

Constructing Your Garden

The most important step of the whole process is the initial planning, where you’ll determine how much room you have to work with and how much weight your roof can safely support. If you aren’t sure how to go about taking these kinds of measurements accurately, definitely consult a professional.

Once you’ve determined the layout of your garden, you can get started with potting your plants and arranging them according to your plan. Then, you can set up your solar generator and connect it to an automatic sprinkler system, some overhead lighting, a humidifier or two, and an electric fence to deter any local pests.

The Vanpowers 1500W Solar Generator, consisting of the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500 portable power station and Vanpowers SP200 solar panel, is perfect for this job thanks to its high 2000W output and large selection of 14 outlets of 6 different types. The solar panel will ensure that the power station stays charged using a completely renewable energy source, so you can keep all your garden appliances going for as long as you need them. Even better, if you ever decide to rearrange your garden, the power station has built-in wheels and a collapsible handle, so you’ll have no problem moving it and the foldable solar panel to a new location.

Why Have a Solar-Powered Rooftop Garden?

Besides just being a smart use of space, a green rooftop garden is an easy way to save some money without the hassle of having full-size solar panels installed. Rather than requiring hours of professional work to get everything assembled and hooked up to your home’s wiring, a solar generator is easy to set up, take down, and incorporate into your home energy routine. And depending on how tech-heavy your garden is, any extra electricity stored in the power station can be used to power other things in your home, which will lower your electric bill in the long run.

Of course, you also can’t deny the appeal of free produce! Cultivating fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home is a super rewarding process that will help you cut down on trips to the grocery store and put fresher, tastier food on your table.

Conclusion

Finding a way to use your extra rooftop space doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or wasteful. Planning out a personal, private garden and adding a solar generator into the mix will save you time, money, and effort, allowing you to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor—literally!

For more information on solar generators and energy storage, please visit the Vanpowers website.