In Valencia, Spain, solar trees were installed to charge small electric vehicles and mobile devices, with a total investment of approximately €370,000 ($395,600). Each solar tree can generate up to 5,600 kWh per year.

Photovoltaic tree in Valencia

Solar tree in Benicalap

Photo: Valencia City Council

From the Spanish magazine pv

The Valencia City Council created four photovoltaic trees to charge electronic devices, with an investment of over €370,000.

The project uses solar panels placed in tree-shaped structures to generate energy. Solar trees can charge small electric vehicles, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, phones, tablets and other electronic devices. They also provide shade because they are over 6.5 meters high.

Each 3.6 kW tree has an energy potential of 1,550 kWh and 5,600 kWh of maximum annual production, except for one tree along the Turia River which will generate 2,657 kWh per year.

Valencia City Council is also finalizing the installation of smart sidewalks in Benimaclet, Benimàmet and Patraix. It will offer solar charging for passenger vehicles.

The installation of photovoltaic trees was the result of the Decidim 2020 participatory process. Valencia City Council awarded the contract for the construction of photovoltaic trees to Eiffage Energía SLU and the contract for smart sidewalks to Sociedad Ibérica de Construcciones Eléctricas SA

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