Smart Solar Palm: Combination of safety, technology and comfort

Dubai, February 5: Technology can be molded in any shape in any manner it depends on the mentor. Likewise is the Smart Palm technology which is a green initiative provide a path of development and give the citizens a comfort as well as secure zone.

Soaking up the sun during the day, these state-of-the-art trees store energy to be discharged in the evening. Empowering solar energy, supporting much-needed shade, and offering complimentary WIFI, the ‘smart palm’ trees have been seen sprouting up across Dubai, United Arab Emirates. located on beaches and in public pizazz, the man-made trees are green, self-sustainable device recharge stations and information points. the public service installations are set to become every-increasing features of Dubai as the metropolis prepares to welcome the world expo 2020, and achieve it's sustainable and the internet of things-enhancing ‘smart city’ initiative.

 

The ‘smart palm’ project follows six main functions; WIFI hotspot – when visitors are within the vicinity of the installation, internet is freely available; security and emergency features – each unit is equipped with a 360 degrees infrared CCTV camera and an emergency button is accessible; solar panels – each ‘smart palm’ features specially designed solar panels to make it completely power autonomous; touch screen and smart info application – smart city information, a dedicated website and mobile apps are accessible; digital outdoor screen – each installation provides space for public messages, government notices, and commercial advertisements; and relax points and battery recharge stations – seating areas are provided and its recharging points are able to re-energize electronics 2.5 times faster than regular stations.