Solar roads are coming
Not sure where to post this,try here http://inhabitat.com/super-rugged-solar-roads-to-hit-four-continents-in-2017/
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Interesting, but the more I've read about those "solar roadways", the less excited I am about them. The amount of abuse roads take requires the heavy duty plastic / glass panels, which are expensive to buy, and expensive to replace.
The will get dirty almost instantly, which would require regular cleaning - somehow. Replacement of the panels? Seems it would be more than just putting down an asphalt patch. And... you have to buy replacement panels, which again the cost just keeps popping up.
Wiring and controls have to be buried alongside the roadway, increasing cost of installation.
Maybe they will work... but seems to be more negatives than positives.
I am waiting for the solar panel roofing shingles - when they figure those out (less expensive, easy to install and replace when needed), that will be a great thing!
The will get dirty almost instantly, which would require regular cleaning - somehow. Replacement of the panels? Seems it would be more than just putting down an asphalt patch. And... you have to buy replacement panels, which again the cost just keeps popping up.
Wiring and controls have to be buried alongside the roadway, increasing cost of installation.
Maybe they will work... but seems to be more negatives than positives.
I am waiting for the solar panel roofing shingles - when they figure those out (less expensive, easy to install and replace when needed), that will be a great thing!
