Application of Solar Tree in Economic Electrification
Keywords:
development, environmental, hydropowerAbstract
This article introduces a new solar technology that emulates how trees convert sunlight into energy. Solar tree is a metal structure that looks like a real tree with branches at the top of which are solar panels. This solar panel collects solar energy and transfers it to electricity which can be used for batteries charging of mobile phones, tablets and portable computers. Also, collected electricity can be used as power for info panels and lighting. The article is focused on the design, technology and economy part of above- mentioned study. Except results of technology and economy parameters, three different design solutions of solar trees adjusted for urban environment will be presented. Using 3D CAD modeling software, different approaches were designed by means of getting photo-realistic pictures (rendering) of those solutions in chosen urban locations.
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