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SWOT Analysis:
Bamboo, Green roof
and Solar panel
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Bamboo......................................................................................................................................3
SWOT analysis of bamboo....................................................................................................3
Strengths.............................................................................................................................3
Weakness............................................................................................................................4
Opportunities......................................................................................................................4
Threats:...............................................................................................................................5
Green roof..................................................................................................................................5
SWOT analysis of green roof.................................................................................................5
Strength..............................................................................................................................5
Weakness............................................................................................................................6
Opportunities......................................................................................................................6
Threats................................................................................................................................6
Solar Panels................................................................................................................................7
SWOT Analysis of Solar Panels............................................................................................7
Strength..............................................................................................................................7
Weakness............................................................................................................................7
Opportunities......................................................................................................................8
Threats................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
It may be beneficial to first develop a SWOT matrix before making decisions. This matrix
may also be used to highlight internal and external linkages. It provides a framework for
analysing the costs and advantages associated with the subject matter and makes it possible to
present the findings from the relevant literature in a more granular fashion. Through
conducting a SWOT analysis on the issue at hand, one is able to determine the linkages and
consequences that are the most significant. This technique ensures that attention is directed
toward the mechanism that, on a more systemic level, is accountable for maintaining
equilibrium across both dimensions. When applying this tactic, one of the most exciting
findings that can be made is that some of the factors that are thought to be external for one
scale can be understood as internal for the other, and this is one of the things that can be
found to be the case.

Bamboo
Bamboo, a member of the grass family Gramineae, grows upwards like a tree. Based on their
structural differences, bamboo is classified as either monopodial, sympodial, or amphipod. A
substantially shorter time span of about 3–5 years is required from planter to processing,
making it one of the quickest growing species on the planet. Most trees and shrubs in the
subtropics and tropics take 30–50 years to reach maturity, yet bamboo matures in about 10
years. As a result, it is considered a significant non-wood forest product (NWFP) and a
superior wood alternative. (Gauli, 2022)
SWOT analysis of bamboo
Strengths
 Bamboo is abundant in China, and it is one of the most important species in terms of
sustaining the country's economic growth and development.
 As for Moso bamboo specifically, it accounts for more than 70% of all bamboo in
China and has the largest economic worth of any bamboo.
 Natural advantages: high productivity and a brief life span. Bamboo is a versatile
plant that can be incorporated into nearly every facet of daily life due to its many use
in ecological, economic, and social contexts.
 China produces the greatest quantity and highest quality of bamboo goods worldwide,
and its export prices are extremely inexpensive compared to those of its competitors.
 To this end, governments and research academies have invested heavily in bamboo-
related R&D, leading to breakthroughs in areas like high-yield plantations, product
innovation, and processing methods, among others. With half a millennium of
experience, China has created advanced bamboo technology.
 The policy supports central and local governments in making favourable policies and
regulations to support the development of the bamboo sector, including assistance to
agricultural producers in bamboo cultivation, as well as support for bamboo
processing domain, marketing of bamboo products, and funding for research into
bamboo.
 The investment needed to grow the bamboo industry is relatively small in comparison
to similar ventures in other industries.
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 Bamboo plantations can be maintained at a minimal cost over long periods of time,
and many individuals have received job-specific training from government and non-
government groups to learn how to make bamboo goods.
 The potential market for bamboo goods is high, both domestically and abroad,
because bamboo is seen as a renewable resource and its by-products are considered to
be environmentally beneficial.
 China's bamboo value chain is highly developed, taking into account all stakeholders
and including virtually every facet of the chain.
Weakness
 Even though there have been a lot of studies done on bamboo, there is still a
significant lack of data, particularly in the form of basic statistical data and dynamical
observation records. A more in-depth preliminary survey is required.
 The government is trying to steer a trend of bamboo development in a more
environmentally friendly direction and research more on its ecological purpose, but
there is a lack of awareness, information, and expertise for ecologically oriented
bamboo development.
 There is a lot of potential in bamboo as a building material, but scientists have yet to
convert bamboo's functions of carbon sequestration etc. into monetary worth.
 Although hundreds of bamboo products can be obtained in stores, there is still a
dearth of skilled workers who can create and sell bamboo goods with innovative
designs. Numerous bamboo groups should have their roles bolstered.
 Insufficient planning: China has a National Bamboo Development Plan (2013-2020)>
that lays out goals for the country's bamboo industry through 2020. It provides an
overview of the bamboo industry as a whole, covering such topics as forest acreage,
regional development outline, industrial output as well as the value of each bamboo
product, etc.
 However, everything presented is very broad in scope. The goals are extremely
general, hence the action plan and subsequent steps to reach them need to be defined.
 The market does not now offer many options for highly desirable, well-designed
bamboo products.
Opportunities
 Bamboo is a useful species to solve rural and economically less developed regions'
economic development in China due to its qualities of easy access and labour
intensive etc., making it a good source of income, employment, and livelihood
opportunity.
 Since bamboo goods are seen as environmentally benign in both the domestic Chinese
market and the global marketplace, they are in high demand and may be used to earn
foreign currency.
 When planted on deteriorated ground, bamboo has the potential to greatly improve the
landscape.
 Bamboo has great promise as a climate change buffer and adaption strategy.
 China's temperature and geography are ideal for growing bamboo, and the barrier to
entry for businesses involving bamboo is low enough that even a little initial
investment can yield positive returns.
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Threats:
 Many Asian countries have abundant bamboo resources, and the bamboo business
there has been expanding rapidly in recent years. There is an influx of newly designed
bamboo items onto international markets, giving Chinese manufacturers more
competition.
 Since there is a severe lack of available labour, many Chinese people are leaving the
countryside for the cities. Many of the industries that process bamboo are located in
the country places, where they often have a lack of available workers. A major
problem in China is that the younger generation is not carrying on traditional crafts
like weaving and carving.
 Bamboo goods face stiff competition from their wood counterparts, which are often of
higher quality in terms of design and manufacturing.
 Market rivalry for bamboo goods is fierce, especially from close trading partners like
India.

Green roof
The term "green roofs" is used to refer to a wide variety of "green roofs," all of which fall
under the umbrella phrase. The results of this study indicate that the term "green roof" can be
used to refer to any plant-covered roof that contains such a growing medium. Green roofs
have a multitude of benefits, some of which include, but are not limited to, the following: the
retention of water, the cooling of the roof, the insulation of the roof, the provision of urban
agriculture, the expansion of the usable urban area, and the reduction of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions. Other benefits include the provision of urban agriculture, the expansion of
the usable urban area, and the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. (Meulen, 2019)
Green roofs are often classified as either intensive or extensive depending on the level of
vegetation they support. The terms "intense" and "comprehensive" are interchangeable when
referring to the level of attention that is expected to be paid as well as the extent to which the
subject matter is covered. This division is extremely important due to the fact that the costs
and benefits connected with the two categories are highly unlike one another. (Meulen, 2019)
SWOT analysis of green roof
Strength
 Flood-reduction ability. Green roofs reduce flood danger by storing and delaying
runoff. Green roofs can delay drainage by 50%. Gravel roofs have 25% delayed
drainage. The hydrological effectiveness of green roofs is dependent on soil water
storage, evaporation, and drainage, but shower intensity and frequency are also
crucial. STOW found that 100 per cent of overall green roofs inside a region had little
influence on heavy rain runoff, but the same area can avoid up to 50% of medium rain
runoff.
 Environment-friendly. Green roofs also reduce the urban heat island effect. Green
roofs can cool a roof by 30-60°C. Evaporation from vegetation as well as substrate
cools green roofs. Evaporation requires heat, thus the air cools. A greener roof (with
more leaves) cools better. Green roofs reflect more sunlight than black roofs because
their albedo is higher.
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 Life and beauty. Greener cities appear more desirable. Green roofs are commonly
paired with architectural characteristics as an (international) landmark (Basel,
Stuttgart).
 If roofs are now almost ground level or publicly accessible and cover a vast area, like
parking garage parks, they can compensate for just a lack of greenery on the ground.
Weakness
 Ownership. A city with little green space needs roof space, yet it's private property.
Municipalities have subsidised green roof projects to encourage roof owners to
change their black bitumen roofs. A comparative of private costs with public return
for Rotterdam in 2008 indicates that for all districts, individual return is negative (on
average 16 EUR/m2) whereas public return is high. The city centre with heavily
constructed districts has positive balances, while other districts have negative
balances.
 Performance. Another Dutch study on the contribution of rooftop gardens to urban
ecosystems finds that extended roofs are just a bit superior to traditional roofs, but
intense roofs are practically the best of all analysed green elements, although green
roof policy rarely makes these distinctions. Only a substantial area of green roofs can
have an effect on urban ambient temperatures. Few metropolitan zones have a large
percentage of green roofs; hence results are uncertain.
Opportunities
 Warming. Green roofs offer a number of environmental benefits, including the ability
to reduce and adapt to the effects of climate change. Several municipalities have
instituted policies in an effort to stimulate the installation of green roofs, particularly
sedum roofs, due to the superiority of these types of roofs in comparison to the
conventional black bituminous roof covering.
 Consciousness and a willingness to accept. The widespread acceptance and
appreciation that green landscapes and green roofs receive is a direct result of the
psychological benefits that these features provide. Green roofs can improve both a
person's social and mental well-being and a greener city can lower crime rates and
increase the number of recreational opportunities available.
Threats
 The green roof policy is noncommittal. Five cities explored green roof policies. Basel
and Stuttgart have strong environmental objectives (biodiversity and clean air) and
therefore are safeguarding their activities, while Rotterdam and Chicago's actions are
mostly voluntary. London only communicates. Basel and Stuttgart, unlike Rotterdam,
Chicago, and London, are all still participating in the evaluation stage and monitoring
green roof constructions.
 Green roofs are no longer a private decision if they are officially mandated. This
affects green roof contractors and suppliers. By cutting prices and making green roofs
more accessible, a positive upward cycle will ensue, as shown in Basel and Stuttgart,
where 25% of eligible roofs are green compared to 1% in Rotterdam. If politics isn't
serious about green roofs, an external threat could result.
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Solar Panels
Since fossil fuels are depleting and have harmful consequences on the environment, countries
around the world are re-evaluating their energy strategies. Through research and
development, solar energy has emerged as among the most potentially significant future
energy alternatives. This research analyses the SWOT of using solar power, taking into
account its benefits as well as its potential drawbacks and risks. Solar power has numerous
positive attributes that should be considered in the effort to phase out fossil fuels, including
its low long-term costs, low environmental impact, and adaptability. Predicted price
reductions due to technological advancements bode well for expanding solar energy's use.
(Guangul, 2019)
Nonetheless, there are challenges and dangers associated with solar power that must be
addressed. Inefficiency, expensive setup costs, and the need for energy storage all work
against it. Utilities already in place that run on conventional fuels will make the transition for
many enterprises to solar energy costly and time-consuming. While there are still certain
drawbacks and risks associated with solar energy applications, these will be reduced as
technology advances. (Guangul, 2019)
SWOT Analysis of Solar Panels
Strength
 Solar energy, as its title suggests, is generated by the sun, and thus is among the most
plentiful and cost-free sources of energy on Earth. Solar power has the potential to
provide all of the world's energy needs, at least in theory. It is claimed that 5 104 exa-
joules (1EJ = 1018J) of the solar energy that reaches the Earth each year may be
easily harnessed. Solar energy has a tremendous amount of untapped potential, but
thus far it has only made a little dent in the global energy supply.
 Energy is generated by concentrating the sun's rays. This approach can be used in the
substitution of non-renewable technologies. Specifically, the negative effects of
emissions of carbon dioxide are significantly mitigated when solar energy is used. A
total of metric tonnes of 696,544 of carbon dioxide were avoided due to the
installation of solar panels on 113,533 California residences.
 The most common method of collecting sunlight is through solar panels, which
employ photovoltaic technology to produce electricity. A solar power system may be
set up pretty much anywhere. It has never been simpler to install solar panels on the
rooftops of homes and businesses. You might not be capable of putting in a solar
panel system if you do not have complete control over your property or if many of
your neighbours would object to your plans. Distributed solar energy has made space
scarcity an aspect of the past for countries such as the United States.
Weakness
 When the sun is up and shining on photovoltaic panels, it is possible to harvest solar
energy and convert it into forms that may be utilised. This process is known as
"conversion." When the sun is shining on the solar panels, this process will take place.
This is the very last chance that we will ever have to be able to achieve it. As a direct
result of this, solar power systems are required to make use of a wide variety of
energy storage technologies in order to guarantee a consistent flow of electricity.
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 This is a result of the low efficiency of solar panels in comparison to other techniques
of transforming energy into a form that can be used. Solar panels, as a general rule,
are not capable of extracting more than twenty per cent of the energy from the sun's
beams. In order to accommodate increasingly extensive uses, a greater number of
solar cells is necessary.
 If photovoltaic panels did not run the risk of overheating, then a smaller number of
panels could be used to generate the same amount of power without increasing the
total area that is covered by solar panels. This would prevent the need for increasing
the amount of land that is covered by solar panels. This would make it possible to
achieve higher levels of efficiency.
Opportunities
 The introduction of brand-new business possibilities is made possible with the advent
of each innovative new discovery. The timing for Tesla and Panasonic's construction
of a giant solar panel manufacturing plant near Buffalo, New York, could not be
better. Both companies have their sights set on the project.
 Citizens and local governments from all around the world are coming together to
voice their opposition to the construction of coal and nuclear power plants. Even
though the surrounding fishing villages have been very vocal in their opposition to the
nuclear power plant that began construction in 2002 in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu,
India; in the majority of countries, both the central government and non-governmental
organisations provide financial assistance in the form of subsidies and tax breaks.
 Even though the surrounding fishing villages have been very vocal in their opposition
to the nuclear power plant that began construction in 2002 in Kudankulam, Tamil
Nadu, India; even though the surrounding fishing villages have been quite outspoken
Since this time the year before, the government of Malaysia has been actively
discouraging the usage of traditional fossil fuels that are now in use in favour of the
utilisation of solar photovoltaic (PV) power. this is in comparison to the same time
period the year before.
Threats
 According to a new report by Environmental Progress, hazardous materials from
decommissioned solar panels represent a global environmental problem (EP).
Worldwide, people are throwing away solar panels that may contain toxic metals like
lead, chromium, and cadmium with little attention paid to minimising the damage that
this practice may do.
 A product's "carbon footprint" refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases released
during its manufacturing process. The most used metric for this purpose is carbon
dioxide (CO2).
 The copper wiring from discarded electronics is often salvaged and resold for a profit
in nations with poorer infrastructure, such as India and China. Burning plastic releases
toxic fumes that can be inhaled and cause cancer as well as birth abnormalities.
Plastic is burned in this process. An estimated 11-21 deaths per quadrillion kilowatt
hours of electricity produced have been attributed to issues with solar energy. Sure
thing; there's no question about it. The use of fossil fuels has persisted for quite some
time.
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 In order to make the switch from fossil fuels to solar energy, we need to improve
upon current technology. Changing to solar energy would be costly for governments
and businesses because most power plants are designed to run on fossil fuels.

Conclusion
SWOT analysis, which incorporates both public and private components, yields different
results when broken down into two separate SWOT frameworks, one for each spatial scale.
All relevant factors, both public and private, were taken into account during the research
process. When integrating the two SWOT frameworks, it is important to remember that while
both strengths and opportunities might have public advantages, weaknesses can be aimed at
private owners. Keeping this in mind will aid in producing a more precise combination
foundation. Since this difference will affect how the two frameworks are combined,
remembering it is crucial. Furthermore, they provide a conclusion that is both thorough and
positive, as well as a list of four potential solutions to the issues and shortcomings they
identified. Policies that apply to green roofs, monetary compensation, educational and
promotional campaigns, and open communication about the benefits of green roofs are all
possible approaches. Since most of the elements are present at both the private and public
levels, this suggests that the metrics being used are insufficient and that policy should take
the reins. This is because public sector shortcomings are being compensated for by private
sector strengths, and policy is the primary impetus for both public and private opportunities.
Additionally, both overall and within each scale, internal faults and external hazards have a
negative influence on one another.
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