• The
interlocking
nature of the tiles means
that varying loads will
displace each tile in different ways, creating
an uneven and dangerous road surface more
susceptible to weathering.
solar panels?
• The
project
will be incredibly
expensive to get
off the ground.
Cutting-edge
technology, complex wiring and
solar panels do
• How will roads get not come cheap.
the energy in the winter to melt ice when the • How will such
comangle of the sun is low, high-tech
cloud cover is high and
A full car park will block sunlight at the most valusnow is covering the
able time of the day/Will the road get enough energy
to melt ice if it is already covered in snow? And let’s
not forget about trees and buildings that often cast
shadows over roads
remote areas – moniponents fare toring is nigh on imposin inhospitable sible.
environments
e.g. the impact • Car parks will be
of frost and useless given that they
are commonly covered
heat.
in cars during the day,
• What about when all the sunlight is
the problem of around for business.
theft? Valuable
pieces
of • In the longer term
equipment will – will the problem of
be placed in black outs and cyber
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