The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has developed the world’s largest solar tree, which has been installed at the CSIR-CMERI Residential Colony, Durgapur.
The tree has been designed to ensure each solar panel’s maximum exposure to sunlight and also create the least shadow area beneath. There are a total of 35 solar PV panels in each tree with a capacity of 330 wp each. The inclination of the arms holding the panels can be adjusted, a feature that is not available in roof-mounted solar facilities. The energy generation data can be monitored either real-time or on a daily basis.
