# Arboreal Solar-chargers The Black Tree by Milos Milivojevic is Environmentally Friendly By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tree-by-milo-milivojevic References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/24/black-tree-solar-powered-phone-charger-by-milos-milivojevic/) & [milivojevicmilos](http://www.milivojevicmilos.com/) The Black Tree by Milos Milivojevic installation is perched in a Belgrade park providing visitors with solar-powered energy. Commissioned by Strawberry Energy, a company that specializes in renewable energy sources, the tree-like structure acts a modern-day tree providing shelter and the practical ability to charge one's mobile device. Whether you are the type to carry a cellular phone or tablet, guests of Tašmajdan Park can recline on the high-tech structure whilst using the dangling chords provided at the station. Black Tree features a sleek look with a nod to minimalist aesthetics making it a strikingly practical installation. With this versatile station, Milos Milivojevic highlights his design talent by creating this all-encompassing structure. The station benefits the city's infrastructure, optimizes convenience for visitors and displays exemplary use of renewable energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Renewable Energy:** The Black Tree installation showcases the use of solar-powered energy, highlighting the trend towards renewable energy sources. - **Smart Charging:** The tree-like structure provides a modern way to charge mobile devices, reflecting the trend of smart charging solutions. - **Minimalist Design:** The sleek and minimalist aesthetics of the Black Tree installation align with the trend of minimalist design in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The Black Tree installation demonstrates an innovative application of renewable energy in the field of outdoor infrastructure. - **Smart Technology:** The integration of charging capabilities in a public installation like the Black Tree presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart technology industry. - **Urban Design:** The minimalist and practical design of the Black Tree installation showcases the potential for disruption in the field of urban design and architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-moonlit-desk-garden.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md)