Patent ID: 7888584

Claim:
A solar array comprising a structure configured to resemble a palm tree comprising at least one trunk portion and at least one layer comprising a plurality in the range between 5 and 10 solar modules, said solar modules being equally spaced about the circumference of said at least one trunk portion in a non-overlapping configuration, each solar module being configured to resemble a palm frond including a stem portion and a blade portion, said stem portion extending from said at least one trunk portion, said blade portion having a top side, a bottom side and an edge, said blade portion including at least one solar cell having a working surface area for capturing sunlight and for providing an electrical energy output, wiring coupled to said plurality of solar modules for conducting said electrical energy output, and at least one mechanical fastener for securing said solar array in an upright position, said at least one trunk portion comprising a plurality of receptacles for receiving and coupling with the stem portions of said solar modules configured to resemble palm fronds, and said receptacles providing points of access to said wiring.