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SuperTree Grove Singapore

A Perfect Balance Between Nature and Technology at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

A spectacular grove of solar trees is rooted along Marina Bay...
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A Perfect Balance Between Nature and Technology at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

A spectacular grove of solar trees is rooted along Marina Bay in Singapore as part of the 250-acre (101 hectares) Gardens by the Bay city park. Called Supertrees, they behave as vertical gardens - generating solar power, acting as exhaust air towers for nearby conservatories, and collecting rainwater on this island in Southeast Asia, just south of the Malay Peninsula. To generate electricity, 11 of the supertrees are fitted with solar photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into energy to provide lighting and water technology within the conservatories below. The Supertrees are tree-like structures 80 to 160 feet (25 to 50 meters) tall, that are a fusion of the environment, creativity, and technology. They support gardens of flowering climbers, orchids, and ferns, with canopies that provide shade and shelter in the equatorial climate. Some of the Supertrees harvest rainwater and solar energy, and some are integrated with the conservatories to serve as air intake and exhaust towers that help mitigate ambient temperatures by absorbing and dispersing heat. The Supertrees even support a restaurant at the top of the tallest tree, as well as a 128-meter-long aerial walkway experience connecting several trees 22 meters above the ground.
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