General Motors is introducing a solar charging canopy that moves with the sun. The Tracking Solar Tree is located at GM Company Vehicle Operations.
鈥淲e are constantly looking for places where we can add a renewable focus,鈥� said Rob Threlkeld, GM global manager of renewable energy. 鈥淭his solar tree is an ideal addition because not only does it provide a space to charge our electric vehicles, but it鈥檚 another step in our journey toward cleaner energy use.鈥�
The Tracking Solar Tree, built in America by Envision Solar, features a hybrid multi-axis tracking design which enables the entire canopy to track the sun, increasing clean renewable energy production by about 25 percent. This structure will produce up to 30,000 kilowatt hours a year and provide enough solar energy to charge six electric vehicles per day.
鈥�General Motors鈥� commitment to the environment is clear,鈥� said Desmond Wheatley, president of Envision Solar. 鈥淥ur tracking Solar Trees are a beautiful and visible embodiment of that commitment. We look forward to deploying many more in the months to come.鈥�
Source: General Motors
