Solar Tree Concept Image. 2022.
The UConn Solar Tree is an interdisciplinary project led by faculty from Industrial Design, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Biology to develop, design and build a Solar Tree for test placement on the campus of University of Connecticut. The Solar Tree will contain 9 solar panels, and capable of generating enough energy to power 12 USB charging ports for personal electronics.
The Solar Tree is intended to create a sense of place, and community. To create a place on campus to gather, rest and recharge, and build community around a renewable energy source.
The Solar Tree is currently under construction and anticipated to be completed for temporary public installation in April 2022.
Design and fabrication by Chris Sancomb.2020-2022
