eTree: the photovoltaic tree that produces energy and supplies drinking water

    At least it looks like a tree. And his name certainly recalls him. eTree has branches, is located in a park and produces something that humans need using sunlight: electricity. The special photovoltaic tree was born for this purpose. Other than photosynthesis. It is not oxygen that eTree produces, but electricity



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    At least it looks like a tree. And his name certainly calls it back. eTree it has branches, is in a park and produces something that man needs, using sunlight. The special was born with this purpose photovoltaic tree. It is not oxygen that produced by eTree, but electricity.



    Sologic, - Israeli startup working on products that make solar energy accessible to consumers - recently installed its first eTree in the natural park of Ramat Hanadiv, in Israel. An independent unit that produces clean energy but in the meantime provides everyone with a place of comfort and shelter. Below, in fact, there is a bench where you can sit in the shade.

    Opened on October 23, eTree is topped with a canopy of panels that produce energy from the sun 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They collect sunlight and turn it into electricity. The photovoltaic tree is 3,5 meters high and covers a large area.

    In addition to producing energy and providing shade, eTree provides docking stations for caricare smartphone e tablet, free Wi-Fi services, a drinking trough for animals and fresh drinking water (with an optional system incorporated into the tree design), but it also guarantees night lighting with its LED system.

    eTree: the photovoltaic tree that produces energy and supplies drinking water

    How much energy does it produce? To show it to passers-by is him LCD screen it is equipped with, which shows in real time the electricity supplied by the hi-tech tree.

    eTree: the photovoltaic tree that produces energy and supplies drinking water

    A real surprise for visitors to the Ramat Hanadiv Footprint Garden. Here, in fact, the one that also provides free fresh water in summer has been installed.

    But energy isn't the only noteworthy aspect of eTree. According to its creators, it is a socio-environmental initiative intended to raise awareness among visitors on sustainability and to bring the community closer to environmental issues.



    Francesca Mancuso

    Foto: SolarGiving

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