design
With a portfolio that includes some of the world’s most prestigious superyachts, Espen Øino International bring a sense of proportion and elegance to the project.
Espen’s contributions ensure that the solar trees are not just functional installations, but also architectural landmarks that complement the sleek, modern design language of high-end marinas and yachts.
The solar trees were inspired by the iconic form of the Mediterranean stone pine - its vaulted canopy became a natural blueprint. The design is about creating a balance between technology and nature, beauty and sustainability.
Indeed, Øino’s involvement has pushed the boundaries of what solar infrastructure can look like, transforming a traditionally utilitarian object into a sculptural and symbolic centrepiece for maritime developments.
nature’s inspiration
“We start by utilising height rather than horizontal space, maximise hard-standing space efficiency and significantly reduce the ground-level footprint as space is often limited in conventional walkways and pontoons,” said the design team at Espen Øino International.
built for change
“Let’s face it, they’re also a stunning piece of art!”
By using durable, corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel and marine-grade aluminium, the solar trees withstand harsh marine environments, while modular installation systems provide robust anchoring points and simple installation or removal should the use requirements of the marina change.
“Simply put, as the marina landscape grows or changes, so too can the solar tree orchard.”
