O Cpid (Research, Innovation and Development Center) developed a project for solar tree, with the aim of supply electricity to squares and streets in the state of Espírito Santo.
It is a 6 meter high structure with the same aesthetics as a tree. Solar energy is captured through its leaves, formed by 1 m² photovoltaic cells, with a estimated generation of 300 kWh/month.
The initiative is a partnership with ten professors from Ufes (Federal University of Espírito Santo) and professionals from Ifes (Federal Institute of Espírito Santo), with Marcelo Segatto, professor of Electrical Engineering at Ufes, as project coordinator.
The solar tree can be installed in squares, streets and even homes, and can be used to recharge mobile devices through integrated USB ports, including electric vehicles.
According to the developers, the first models will be installed in the house of the governor, Renato Casagrande (PSB), in Vila Velha (ES), and in two technical schools in the state network. The expectation is to expand the project to different regions of Espírito Santo.
The forecast is that technical schools in Espírito Santo, such as CEET Vasco Coutinho, in Vila Velha (ES), and CEET Talmo Luiz Silva, in João Neiva (ES), will receive a prototype of the solar tree. According to planning, the first tests should be carried out in 2024.
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Very cool and congratulations to the Institute for this invention! I would like to know the average cost and time required to install such a unit, and what its energy capture is. Thank you in advance.