Bern Forest Solar Electric System

Can a forest-photovoltaic system simulate Solar Tree installation?

The aim of this study was to explore the operational potential of forest-photovoltaic by simulating solar tree installation. The forest-photovoltaic concept is to maintain carbon absorption activities in the lower part while acquiring solar energy by installing a photovoltaic structure on the upper part of forest land.

Can solar trees be installed near Forest Road?

In installing solar trees near forest road, basic maintenance such as ground compaction and leveling work could have been done around the road for a long time. Life cycle cost analysis usually considers initial construction, maintenance, and dismantling/disposal costs.

Why is solar tree-based forest-photovoltaic more expensive than agricultural photovoltaics?

Solar tree-based forest-photovoltaic has a higher installation cost than agricultural photovoltaics since it has scattered distribution over a large area, although forest landscape can be preserved.

Can a solar tree be installed in a mountainous area?

The solar tree has not been popularized yet, so the forest-photovoltaic field has many problems to be solved and is only in its infancy. The solar tree installed in mountainous areas will have a higher fixed load (self-load of solar power system), wind load, and snow load than the flat fixed panel.