Energiapuu
Energiapuu, meaning Energy Tree in Finnish, is a term used to describe a family of modular, tree-shaped energy-generating structures designed for urban and rural environments. Energiapuu devices aim to blend renewable electricity production with their arboreal form, providing distributed generation that can integrate into local grids and microgrids.
Design and technology: Each Energiapuu comprises a cylindrical trunk housing power electronics, batteries, and cabling, from
Applications: Energiapuu installations are intended for public spaces such as parks, campuses, and streetscapes, as well
Advantages and challenges: Proponents emphasize aesthetic integration with urban landscapes, scalable capacity, and rapid deployment. Critics
Status: Energiapuu remains primarily in concept form, with pilot projects and prototypes reported by research groups