Solar Trees Bloom at GM's Tech Facility Event

File image. Envision Solar International participated in a ribbon cutting of a new Solar Tree structure installation at General Motor's Warren, Michigan facility on Wednesday, November 16. More than 100 people attended the event. Speeches were given by James Fouts, the Mayor of Warren, Michigan, Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Envision Solar and Tony Posowatz GM: Global Electric Vehicles and Cindy Brinkley - GM VP, Global Human Resources. GM reiterated its intentions to "plant" many more solar trees in the coming months. The installation consists of Envision's Solar Tree structure which will shade and charge six electric vehicles while providing renewable, solar electric energy to GM'S facility. The deployment includes Solar Tree structures which incorporate Envision's CleanChargeT CIT, "column-integrated" electric vehicle charging stations. The Solar Tree structures also incorporate Envision's EnvisionTrakT multi-axis solar tracking technology which should increase the efficiency of the installation by as much as 25%. Envision Solar has recently released its new proprietary and patent pending EnvisionTrakT technology and has installations in multiple markets across the USA. GM's decision to use Envision Solar's Solar Tree structure dovetails with GM's larger environmental commitment to renewable energy and advanced technologies that reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles and facilities, reduce petroleum dependency and positively impact America's energy security. Desmond Wheatley, President and CEO of Envision Solar stated: "This ribbon cutting event is a proud moment for our company. GM selected us because of the uniqueness and high quality of our products and the paradigm shifting nature of our approach to the EV charging market. Our Solar Tree structures can be installed in any location while our unique tracking solution allows us to always get the most from the sun. "As such they are the perfect visible embodiment of GM and its dealerships commitment to the environment and the future of electric and other highly efficient vehicles. We look forward to installing many more of our iconic tracking Solar Tree structures for GM in the coming months". Robert Noble, Founder and Chairman of Envisions' Board added: "Leading companies worldwide are embracing distributed generation solar. They appreciate the economic, environmental and societal benefits of Envision's "Smart" Solar Tree structures. GM is exactly the sort of company we hoped to work with six years ago when I invented the Solar Tree structure. This event marks an important point in our company's evolution." Rob Threlkeld, GM Global Manager of Renewable Energy, added: "GM's decision to use Envision Solar's Solar Tree structure dovetails with our larger environmental commitment to reduce our environmental impact. By continuing to find ways to utilize advanced technologies for the greater good, we are hopeful that these trends will soon become commonplace." Envision's Solar Trees - An architect's vision of beautiful, functional design and clean, solar energy Visionary environmental architect Robert Noble, AIA, LEED AP founded Envision Solar in 2006. Based in San Diego, California, Envision Solar differentiates itself from the market with its offering of advanced, high quality solar with beautiful and iconic design. Their Solar Tree structure, works as a billboard for a company's green credentials while producing clean energy and improving the aesthetics of any parking lot. The company has won numerous awards for their Solar Tree structure, with it becoming the world's most recognized image for solar shade structures. Many businesses today want to make a "green statement" to their customers and employees with highly visible and beautiful solar technology.