New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Solar Canopies
Rest in the shade and recharge your mobile device here.
In addition to providing shade, these structures will generate more than 5,000 kWh of power per yearenough to charge 500,000 smartphones. The canopies' fabric incorporates photovoltaic cells, which generate electricity upon exposure to sunlight.
This is a pilot project in partnership with Pvilion and the Innovative Demonstrations for Energy Adaptability (IDEA) Program, and initiative of the City of New York's Division of Energy Management. IDEA launched in 2014 to help the City reduce carbon emissions by engaging vendors to test new or underutilized energy technologies. This innovative design comprises eight canopy structures. Seven are tied to the city power grid, contributing directly to NYC's emission reduction. One of the structures is off-grid and feeds into a battery bank, helping to power NYBG as well as allowing visitors to charge small devices.
For more information, please visit nyc.gov/dcas and search for IDEA or head to pvilion.com to learn more.
Erected by New York Botanical Garden; NYC DCAS; Pvilion.
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Location. 40° 51.948′ N, 73° 52.822′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in New York Botanical Garden. It can be reached from the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Xavier Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY 10458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John J. Hoffee Tulip Tree Allιe (a few steps from this marker); Tulip Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Arthur and Janet Ross Conifer Arboretum (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
