The photovoltaic tree arrives in the city: aesthetically beautiful, does not use the ground and is up to 23% more efficient.
A Hungarian research group recently published on Results in Engineering The results of a comparative study that compares i Traditional panels with this sun treedemonstrating the benefits of a plant that combines aesthetic, efficiency and reduction of soil employment.
Most beautiful photovoltaic and bipv
Solar energy, one of the main forms of renewable energy, can be exploited efficiently thanks to photovoltaic technology, which has recorded significant progress in the last two decades. The technology of trees and solar flowers has emerged as a solution to various technical challenges associated with photovoltaic systems, and this study confirms.
One of the main problems of traditional photovoltaic systems is the need for large soil surfaces, especially in urban areas, where the soil is intended for parking, transport, industry and homes. To reduce the occupation of the soil, there are many bipv solutions (Building Integrated Photovoltaics): photovoltaic modules can be integrated into buildings with design solutions, inserted in the windows or easily installed (also with electrician clamps) on balconies.
Solar trees represent innovative technology to capture sunlight, allowing to reduce the occupation of the soil thanks to photovoltaic modules arranged on a tree structure.
The Hungarian study on the sun tree
The experimental study conducted by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, entitled “Sunflower Solar Tree VS. Flat PV Module: A comprehensive analysis of performance, efficiency, and land savings in Urban Solar Integration“,, He compared a traditional flat photovoltaic module with a sunflower -shaped solar tree.
The comparative picture includes evaluations to three different inclinations to analyze the impact of the inclination on energy production. The empirical results reveal that The tree -shaped module can generate 16 to 23% more energy than the flat module.
Less busy space and lower temperatures
In addition, thermal analyzes indicate that The flat photovoltaic module reached a maximum temperature of 51 ° C, while The tree -shaped module touched a maximum of 41 ° C. An analysis of soil employment revealed that The tree -shaped photovoltaic module allows a saving of 85% space compared to the flat photovoltaic module.
Furthermore, The research highlighted an average reduction in the temperature of 3 ° C in the areas shaded by solar trees, offering potential advantages for agricultural applications.
Solar trees combine art and technology to promote the use of solar energy. The architectural structures of the sunny trees can contribute to sensitizing people on the benefits of photovoltaic technology and produce clean energy.
