The use of solar energy has been gaining significant relevance in densely populated urban areas, such as Quito, where the limited available surface area restricts the implementation of conventional photovoltaic systems, negatively impacting the utilization of solar resources. Given this scenario, it is pertinent to analyze technological configurations capable of maximizing energy efficiency in small spaces. Therefore, this study evaluates the performance of a tree-shaped photovoltaic system using a quantitative approach and a descriptive-correlational approach, based on energy simulations to assess the technical performance of a tree-shaped photovoltaic system under real-life urban conditions. The simulation was carried out in the Plaza de la República (Quito), incorporating various variables such as installed power (0.5 kWp, 1 kWp, and 2 kWp), vertical distance height (0.5 m, 1 m, and 2 m), and shading conditions (presence and absence). According to the results, more efficient performance was evident in the higher and higher configurations, which reduce shading losses and maintain more stable energy production. However, an average daily loss of up to 8.32% was also identified in the least favorable configurations, reaffirming the influence of elevation and structural design on system efficiency. The vertical arrangement of the modules facilitates improved solar radiation capture and greater adaptability to dense urban environments. Ultimately, it is concluded that the tree-like configuration constitutes a technically valid solution for photovoltaic generation in urban contexts with spatial limitations and that its application in equatorial zones offers optimal performance thanks to high irradiation.