So, maybe this is 2-1 to the pioneers…
Any word from the
naysayers?
Photo credit: Solaroad
‘SolaRoad’ cells are embedded in concrete slabs,
rather than tessellating panels
It is clear that we are still in
a period of trials and testing
for these solar roads, and the
Dutch example demonstrated
this in December 2014 (a month
after opening). Cold weather
caused the top layer to become
detached from its anchor and
so a metre section was deactivated.
But, before the cynics pounce,
this is just par for the course for
any ground breaking project. It
wouldn’t be a trial without a few
tribulations.
The main difference though, is
that they have put more emphasis
on green energy rather than ‘extra
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