For more than a decade, Rein has been creating solar sculptures that produce energy from the sun and are scaled to provide the power for homes, museums, sculpture parks, arboretums, vineyards and public places. His work blends a commitment to traditional sculptural elements and materials with a dedication to 21st century solar technology, allowing every project to reflect its own unique sense of character.
Solar Tree in desert
Work Date: 2008. Medium: Solar panels, stainless steel. Dimensions: 24’ H The grid connected solar panels will produce energy from the sun by day. This version of the Solar Tree is capable of producing the electricity for two average energy efficient American Homes, or four European homes. An interactive monitoring system displaying information, educating about solar energy production from this sculpture can be incorporated. The Touch Screen Kiosk offers more than 50 custom screens of text and data that can be changed at any time. • Real time power output • How does the power compare to common electrical appliances. • Emissions avoided from our Solar Tree • Current Weather Conditions
