parks , where solar power can be captured and stored for charging points .
“ It will also encompass a sophisticated , AI-driven energy storage and power management system ( PMS ), where trees can be linked and form part of a local grid or feed into the main grid — essential to optimise an increasingly electrified future .”
TS - “ Why aren ’ t other businesses developing solar trees ?”
“WE WILL DEVELOP A TREE THAT RESEMBLES A REAL TREE , THAT IS AS REALISTIC LOOKING AS A BUNCH OF ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS ”
HARRY CORRIGAN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF SOLARBOTANIC TREES
HC - “ The solar industry is well entrenched and there is still a long way to go before rooftop solar has reached capacity . Having said that , we believe that once people see our tree , it will inspire many imitators and this is good for the planet .”
TS - “ So you believe this project will pave the way for more solutions that mimic the natural environment ?”
HC - “ Biomimicry taught us many things such as Velcro and the design of the Japanese bullet train engine , to mention just two .
“ At SolarBotanic Trees , we believe that , within a short period , we will develop a tree that resembles a real tree , that is as realistic looking as a bunch of artificial flowers , and will produce energy from the sun and wind .”
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