Solar Trees...A possible solution to energy relief
Once again I'm coming back to tackle the issue of the energy crisis. This article is about "trees" that use solar energy to supply light to our local streets as well as providing modern artwork. These trees feature a "striking green trunk and ten branches with solar panels that radiate light on the street below." These trees have started popping up in England, Lovegrove tells CNN that these trees are not only visually appeasing when they're on but also when they're off. The trees also have the ability to close up to protect themselves from high winds. The article seen here
http://www.metaefficient.com/leds/solar-trees-may-light-up-europe.html states that street lighting consumes 10% of the total amount of electricity in Europe, making these new solar trees seem like a very good option and energy saving.
These trees show us how the use of technology is being used for almost everything. The energy crisis were currently facing is turning our attention to other sources such as solar power. We're beginning to implement this from placing panels on top of buildings, street lighting as the article states, as well as using them in cars, etc.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/07/24/solar.trees/index.html
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