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Solar tree
About: Solar tree is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 55 publications have been published within this topic receiving 380 citations.
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TL;DR: The technology behind a large area array of flexible solar cells with a unique design and semitransparent blue appearance is presented and is implemented in a solar tree installation at the German pavilion in the EXPO2015 in Milan/IT.
Abstract: The technology behind a large area array of flexible solar cells with a unique design and semitransparent blue appearance is presented. These modules are implemented in a solar tree installation at the German pavilion in the EXPO2015 in Milan/IT. The modules show power conversion efficiencies of 4.5% and are produced exclusively using standard printing techniques for large-scale production.
216 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt is made to review the components of the solar tree and its design, as well as various commercial designs are also discussed along with applications of solar tree.
Abstract: Sunlight is often deemed as the only abundant and truly “free” energy resource. Among all the different techniques available to harness solar energy, the most popular and mature technology is the photovoltaic conversion of sunlight into electricity. Despite its merits, solar PV technology has issues with the land requirement (especially in urban areas), capture efficiency and public perception (due to the absence of pleasing aesthetics). The concept of a solar tree is capable of addressing these problems effectively with elegance. In this paper an attempt is made to review the components of the solar tree and its design. The various commercial designs are also discussed along with applications of the solar tree. The paper also addresses the challenges involved with this technology and suggests future research direction.
60 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an outline of the hybrid floating solar system, which can be used to generate renewable energy, and summarize the key benefits and constraints of floating solar PV (FPV) in hybrid operation.
Abstract: The world’s demand for electricity will double by 2050. Despite its high potential as an eco-friendly technology for generating electricity, solar energy only covers a small percentage of the global demand. One of the challenges is associated with the sustainable use of land resources. Floating PV (FPV) plants on water bodies such as a dam, reservoir, canal, etc. are being increasingly developed worldwide as an alternative choice. In this background, the purpose of this research is to provide an outline of the hybrid floating solar system, which can be used to generate renewable energy. The hybrid technologies discussed include: FPV + hydro systems, FPV + pumped hydro, FPV + wave energy converter, FPV + solar tree, FPV + tracking, FPV + conventional power, FPV + hydrogen. The review also summarizes the key benefits and constraints of floating solar PV (FPV) in hybrid operation. Among the various hybrid FPV technologies, with solar input and hydro energy were among the most promising methods that could be potentially used for efficient power generation. The valuable concepts presented in this work provide a better understanding and may ignite sustainable hybrid floating installations for socio-economic growth with less environmental impact.
35 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the location/application specific tuning of the solar power generation curve by appropriately orienting solar panels in a solar tree is proposed, where a genetic algorithm based optimization is used for positioning the solar panels so that shadow losses are minimized.
35 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a solar palm tree with organic solar cells as leaves was constructed using a steel rule die and two different wiring configurations among the devices provided different power delivery modes: a lowvoltage, high-current "fan mode" and a high voltage, low current "LED mode".
32 citations