vivien muller imitates pot plant in solar-powered electree mini

vivien muller imitates pot plant in solar-powered electree mini
all images courtesy of vivien muller

the ‘electree mini’ conceived by french designer vivien muller is based on the form of a japanese bonsai tree and fractal patterns found in nature. imitating a potted plant, the structure provides solar-power to environments typically devoid of renewable energy. the device has flexible leaves made from photovoltaic panels that can be orientated to optimize its exposure. rechargeable batteries are used to help store power, and clip-in modules are also integrated, turning it into a color changing light and USB charging station.

electree mini + USB

electree mini + LED

batteries

the solar-powered electree mini

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.