Toward producing sustainable energy from evergreen trees

Evergreen plants are nature's unceasing power engines, continuously performing photosynthesis and other vital processes that result in a steady stream of electrons. If the electric charges generated by these processes can be captured using highly sensitive sensors, it would be possible, at least in theory, to generate renewable electricity from green trees. To realize this potential, developing advanced electronic sensors capable of detecting the electric charges and movements of electrons within green stems and leaves is required. The collected charges can be converted into usable, renewable electricity and stored in batteries to power low-wattage devices such as lamps, street lights, and small electronics. If this approach is successfully implemented, it could meet some basic electricity needs in small cities and remote rural areas where conventional power sources are often unavailable. In forests and densely populated plant areas where thousands of trees thrive, the total amount of electricity that could be generated from these trees might be enough to satisfy minimal energy requirements of surrounding communities.