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Concept of Solar Power Tree

Dr. Suwarna Torgal1
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IET, DAVV, Indore1

Abstract: Demand for energy is increasing with each period, to fulfill the required demand we must have to
concentrate on utilizing non conventional sources of energy. Energy from the Sun is the best alternatives among the
renewable energy sources. . It is free, inexhaustible, nonpolluting, eco-friendly and continuous source of energy. The
paper detailed Solar Power Tree that generate large amount of energy by capturing very small land area throughout the
year. Silicon-crystalline Photo-Voltaic (SPV) mounted on tall pole which direct convert solar energy in to electrical
energy by means of the photo voltaic effect.

Keywords: Solar Energy, Silicon-crystalline Photo-Voltaic (SPV).

INTRODUCTION

Non-Conventional sources of energy which are being reflected in to space, another 15% is absorbed by the earth
produced continuously in nature and are in exhaustible are atmosphere and the rest is absorbed by the earth’s surface.
called renewable sources of energy or non-conventional This absorbed radiation consists of light and infrared
energy. There are various renewable sources which used radiation without which the earth would be barren.
for electric power generation, such as solar energy, wind
energy, geothermal etc [1]. All life on the earth depends on solar energy. Green plants
make food by means of photosynthesis. Light is essential
Wind energy from in this process to take place. This light usually comes
Winds are caused because of two factors. 1. The from sun. Animal get their food from plants or by eating
absorption of solar energy on the earth’s surface and in the other animals that feed on plants. Plants and animals also
atmosphere. 2. The rotation of the earth about its axis and need some heat to stay alive. Thus plants are store houses
its motion around the Sun. A wind mill converts the of solar energy. The solar energy that falls on India in one
kinetic energy of moving air into Mechanical energy that minute is enough to supply the energy needs of our
can be either used directly to run the Machine or to run the country for one day. Man has made very little use of this
generator to produce electricity. enormous amount of solar energy that reaches the earth.

Tidal energy SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAICS (SPV)

Tides are generated primarily by the gravitational
attraction between the earth and the Moon. They arise The direct conversion of solar energy in to electrical
twice a day in Mid-Ocean. The tidal range is only a Meter. energy by means of the photo voltaic effect, that is the
Basically in a tidal power station water at high tide is first conversion of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) in
trapped in a artificial basin and then allowed to escape at to electricity. The photo voltaic effect is defined as the
low tide. The escaping water is used to drive water generation of the electromotive force as a result of the
turbines, which in turn drive electrical generators. absorption of ionizing radiation energy conversion devices
which are used to convert sun light to electricity by the use
Solar energy of the photo voltaic effects are called solar cells.
Solar energy is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy
in everywhere of our world [2]. The Sun’s energy comes A single converter cell is called a solar cell or more
from nuclear fusion reaction that takes place deep in the generally, a photo voltaic cell, and combination of such
sun. Hydrogen nucleus fuse into helium nucleus. It has cells, designed to increase the electric power out put is
been identified as an alternative electricity source [3, 4] called a solar module or solar array. Photo voltaic cells are
with respect to the increase in energy demand and cost made of semi conductors that generate electricity when
[5].The applications for solar energy are increased, and they absorb light. As photons are received, free electrical
that need to improve the materials and methods used to changes are generated that can be collected on contacts
harness this power source [6]. The solar cell has an applied to the surface of the semi conductors.
optimum operating point to be able to get the maximum
power. To obtain maximum power from photovoltaic A solar tree is a decorative way of producing solar energy.
array, photovoltaic power system usually requires It uses number of solar panels which forms the shape of a
maximum power point tracking controller [7] and [8]. The tree. The panels are arranged in a tree fashion in a tall
sun is a large sphere of very hot gases. It’s diameter is pole. TREE represent T= Tree Generating R=Renewable
1.39x106 KM. While that of the earth is 1.27x104 KM. E=Energy and E=Electricity. Solar Power is like a tree in
The mean distance between the two is 1.5x108 KM. The structure and the panels are like leaves of the tree which
beam radiation received from the sun on the earth is produces energy.

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SOLAR POWER TREE: WORKING

One of the big challenges in the solar industry is to

maximize solar electricity output while keeping down the
installation cost. Solar photovoltaic (PV), which uses
photovoltaic cells to convert the sun’s rays directly into
electricity. Photo Voltaic is now very popular. During the
period of 2000-2011, PV constituted the fastest growing
renewable energy source.

Solar energy emits far less emissions than do fossil fuel

energy sources. Solar cells create electricity by converting
photons of light into electrons. Solar cell producing direct
current, this DC current is converted to alternating current,
by using inverter.

Solar PV modules will be fixed throughout the tall pole

having a pattern of spiralling phyllotaxy with the
adjustment of load distribution over the pillar for its
balancing. At the sametime the pattern is so adjusted that Figure 2
the top panels wouldn’t hinder the bottom panel from
getting the maximum sun light in a day time. The panels Solar Power Tree: Application
will be facing towards the sun at an angle as required so The solar power tree resembles a real tree, but the branch
that they can get maximum solar energy for whole day. is changed for solar panels, that produce energy from the
sun. It does not provide just solar energy. It also provides
The Solar Power Tree [9] as shown in figure 1 consists of station to charge your smart-phones and tablets, cold water
mainly five component. Solar panels, Long Pole, LDEs, drinking fountain, a charged computer monitor, decorative
Batteries and Stems for connecting the panels. Solar night lightning, shed to park vehicles. The solar power
Trackor mounts mechanically move the PV panels over trees can be planted on the road sides, service roads as it
the course of a day so that they directly face the sun at all required very small land area as shown in the figure 2.
times. Solar energy emits very less emissions as compare to other
fossil fuel energy sources: apart from emissions released
Solar tracking systems are utilized to continually orient during the construction and installation, solar power is a
photovoltaic panels to the sun and can help make best use carbon-neutral energy source.
of the investment in Solar Power Tree. Solar trackers
generate more electricity than their stationary counterparts There are many factors responsible to believe that solar
due to an increased direct exposure to solar rays. Solar energy will take a leading role in addressing the climate
trackers are highly efficient installations. crisis and future aspects. At the same time, solar energy is
becoming more economical and required less
maintenances. The structure is also built with a
rechargeable battery that stores power for cloudy days and
lights up LEDs at night. Solar power Tree harnesses solar
power to charge mobile devices, cool water, and provide
free WiFi for communities.

CONCLUSION

In the world, oil is running out and it is estimated that 80%

of the world’s supply will be consumed in our lifetimes.
Coal supplies appear to be very large but this stock is also
stock out if rapidly uses. Nuclear power having a
dangerous aspect. Thus unconventional energy sources
such as geothermal, ocean tides, wind and sun is best
option to meet future energy requirements. Cultivable land
is the greatest crisis of the earth rather it is already a
burning crisis in major countries, the cultivable land is god
of the farmers, if used for other than agriculture, it will be
unpredictable loss to the society. Therefore Solar Power
Tree is very efficient to capture large amount of solar
energy by utilizing a very small surface area of valuable
Figure 1 land.

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It would be cost effective and better for the human

mankind. Installation of Solar Power Tree is better
alternative to produce electricity.

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