Hello Community.
Today I'd like to share what I've learned about this growing trend - Solar Trees. I wouldn't mind having these trees in my garden, that would be capital!
Imagine a tree that doesn't just provide shade-but also powers homes, communities, and even cities. Solar trees is a rising innovation in renewable energy that's as elegant as it is efficient.
Unlike traditional solar farms that require vast land areas, solar trees use vertical space to generate power, making them ideal for urban environments, parks, campuses, and roadsides. They're designed to mimic the structure of real trees, with solar panels as "leaves" that capture sunlight from multiple angles.
A single solar tree can produce 3–5 kW of electricity, enough to power a small home or charge multiple electric vehicles daily. Larger installations can scale up to support community-level energy needs.
Benefits:
- Land-Saving: They require 95% less space than conventional solar farms, helping preserve forests and farmland.
- Eco-Friendly Design: Solar trees can be integrated into green spaces without disrupting ecosystems.
- Public Engagement: Their sculptural form makes them a symbol of sustainability, sparking conversations and awareness.
- Smart Features: Many come equipped with EV charging stations, Wi-Fi hotspots, and battery storage.
Investors:
- Smartflower (Austria): Offers solar trees that track the sun like sunflowers.
- SolarBotanic Trees (UK): Combining AI, battery storage, and solar tech for smart cities.
- India's CSIR: Developed solar trees that generate up to 11,000 kWh/year
Would you invest in solar trees? Would you invest in solar forest?
Could there be funds where instead of offsetting with planting trees, solar forests could be planted instead? What advantages and disadvantages are thinking about?
More reading here:
ZME Science
The ecoexperts
Ecowatch
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Aya Pariy
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