Solar highways

Solar highways




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[LanceWinslow5]

We really need this now.

[fireraisr]

very interesting concept. I hope you guys get the support to do a test road

[momentinpassing]

A couple factors that normally make solar power costly are that you need a space for it, preferably near demand for its power generation, and a structure to support it. A great thing about this idea is that roads already have both space and investment in a supporting structure.

It is easy to criticize a prototype. The idea makes a lot of sense to me.

I do believe a lot of energy goes into making glass and circuit boards. I'd want to see an energy budget for it, not a subsidized monetary one.

[Bluefoxking]

@MrGoldenSun69 Some offense. You seem to just be a naysayer. Nothing you said was reMOTEly constructive Come up with your own concept if you think you can do better. :) I'm just sayin

[Bluefoxking]

@MrGoldenSun69 Dude, if they're generating 3 times our yearly consumption rate, then yeah, they can help power an electric car

[Bluefoxking]

@MrGoldenSun69 because you don't paint over solar panels....I mean, that seems obvious to me.

[mshappyandrich]

You go, this is great, bring it to Texas

[roidroid]

@beivy19 yeah it might be a better idea to start with sidewalks.

[roidroid]

Instead of using glass, why not use that cool new transparent concrete?

[Dawnie48]

This will be like driving in mario cart!

[MrOneBadStud]

Wouldn't it be simpler and less expensive to just insert thermocouples in existing roadbeds. This idea seems grossly expensive.