Automatic irrigation of green roofs
Self-monitoring irrigation — so maintenance is no longer a concern for years.
Discover how to outsource irrigation to data.
The challenge
Green roofs – and in particular sloped or vertical green roofs – place high demands on water management. Due to the slope, precipitation drains off more quickly, causing plants to dry out faster. Manual irrigation or timer-controlled systems are often insufficiently reliable and frequently lead to plant loss, additional maintenance, and unnecessary interventions on the roof.
Green roofs buffer rainwater locally, significantly reducing the pressure on the sewer system during heavy rainfall. With PlantData.Live, you are ready for the future. Our connected system ensures that green roofs with water buffers will be used for dynamic urban water management.
irrigation that you don't have to worry about
An automated irrigation solution for green roofs or green facades, what can you expect from it?
- Independent regulation of water supply based on the actual moisture condition of the roof, so that plants can grow optimally.
- The system evaluates itself so that no one has to be responsible for it.
- An open system that allows for additional monitoring and automation to be applied. Such as tracking water levels in tanks and reservoirs.
- Remote monitoring:
How it works with our customers
Measuring what matters
A soil moisture sensor is installed in the green roof that continuously measures the moisture of the substrate. This data forms the basis for every irrigation decision.
The PlantData.Live platform also features local precipitation forecasts for smarter management.
Smart automatic control
Our software compares the measured values with preset thresholds. Is the roof too dry? Then the system automatically activates the pump.
Is there enough moisture? Then irrigation will be skipped.
This way, the green roof receives exactly the right amount of water, no more and no less.
Complete online management
Follow-up of your installations online or in the app:
- monitor the current humidity
- check the operation of the pump
- adjust settings if desired
Receive notifications on your mobile phone or email when attention is required.
What it brings you
The solution is intentionally simple and robust. Fewer components mean less chance of failures.
If something goes wrong – like a water shortage or a blockage – then:
- No unnecessary movements. If the system detects anomalies, you will immediately receive a notification via Email, WhatsApp, or Microsoft Teams.
- Controlled irrigation means minimal water consumption.
- Remote insight for reporting and diagnosis. Periodic check-up visits are therefore unnecessary.
Automation for green management
Modern connected software according to the latest security standards.
The platform also takes the local rainfall forecast into account, so no water is applied unnecessarily just before a shower.
What do we deliver?
Software
- Online platform for automatic control
- Monitoring of humidity, pump operation, and power failure
- Alarms and notifications
- Access via standard web browser or mobile app
Hardware
- Central IoT unit with online connectivity
- Humidity sensor
- Relay module for controlling pumps
- Power supply and accessories
PlantData.Live is your point of contact for support with connection and startup.
Result for roof builders and building managers
Our solution reduces operational costs throughout the entire lifespan of a green roof or facade cladding:
- Better survival chances of planting
- Less maintenance and interventions
- Complete insight into operation and performance
- A future-oriented, data-driven solution for green roofs
Result for public water management
PlantData.Live connects systems online. Our solution for irrigating green roofs can be used to prevent overloading of urban drainage by actively managing water buffers distributed throughout the city.
Sustainable water management thanks to the internet of things. Be sure to contact us to discuss this further.
Interested in this solution?
This irrigation solution is already being successfully used in green roof projects, whether flat, sloped, or vertical. Contact us to see how we can implement this in your project.
"The roof of the future is circular, green, and sustainable. As a sustainability and innovation advisor, we aim for advanced automation."
