The Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Their long range goal is to cover all concrete and asphalt surfaces
that are exposed to the sun with Solar Road Panels. They plan to start off
small: driveways, bike paths, patios, sidewalks, parking lots,
playgrounds, etc. This is where they hope to learn lessons and perfect the system. Once the lessons have been learned and the bugs have all been
resolved, they plan to move out onto public roads.
Here's an exclusive update on the project, including the first ever video recorded of the Solar Roadways prototype. For more information visit www.solarroadways.com. Read the FAQs to find out why the solar panels will have as much traction as asphalt and how they will be self-cleaning! The new roads will also be smart, illuminated and will melt snow!
The company recently received a $100,000 small-business contract to build the prototype from the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Brusaw’s design was voted first place for the $50,000 community award from the General Electric Ecomagination Challenge.
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The Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Their long range goal is to cover all concrete and asphalt surfaces that are exposed to the sun with Solar Road Panels. They plan to start off small: driveways, bike paths, patios, sidewalks, parking lots, playgrounds, etc. This is where they hope to learn lessons and perfect the system. Once the lessons have been learned and the bugs have all been resolved, they plan to move out onto public roads.
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