The two solar trees will be set up on the pedestrian street Eugen Doga in central Chisinau and on Mircea cel Bătrân Blvd in Ciocana district. According to the Chisinau City Hall, the solar trees that generate photovoltaic electricity will be installed in 2019, IPN reports.
The solar trees can daily generate 800 kWh of electricity from renewable sources of energy. Those who will need will be able to charge up for free their mobile devices and to have access to the Internet.
The installation of solar trees is a regional project of the United Nations Development Program which includes the capitals of Serbia, Tajikistan, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova. The first solar trees will be installed in Chisinau with UNDP’s financial support.