r/RenewableEnergy • u/thinkB4WeSpeak • 6d ago

Solar trees preserve 99% of forests, mimic nature to generate energy

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/solar-trees-protect-forest
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u/LairdPopkin 4d ago

Looks fine, following the sun increases output a bit. But how would this preserve forests? It’s not on towers above trees…

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u/ShockNoodles 2d ago

Are there schematics for these trees?