Solar Tree

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-30131406

'Solar tree' to replace real tree in Bristol city centre

A 4m (13ft) tall "solar tree" is set to be installed in the centre of Bristol.

The steel tree, covered in 36 solar panel "leaves", will replace a real tree due to be removed due to old age in Millennium Square.

Embedded with solar-powered phone charging points, the "wind blown" sculpture will also offer free wi-fi.

Dan Quiggin, from Demand Energy Equality which came up with the idea, said the "large spectacular object" was to increase awareness of energy issues.

The solar tree is due to be planted amongst the square's shrubbery as part of Bristol Green Capital 2015.

"It's the size of a large garden tree, so it's pretty big," said Mr Quiggin.

"It's artistic and slightly wind blown and it's going to power mobile phone charging points so people can sit around the tree and charge their phones and log onto some free wi-fi."

(continued, eco-friendly in its own way...)

[pErvinalia]

Sounds fun

[cronus]

Sounds fun

Terminator drones must have something to feed on besides human beings.

[mistermack]

They could do the same with real trees.

No need for a steel monstrosity.

Just fit charging points and Wifi hubs to real trees. Connected to the mains.