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A startup developing solar-powered road panels has recently finished its first public installation in the City of Sandpoint, Idaho.
The solar road panels, developed by Solar Roadways, are made of tempered glass and contain LED lights. The glass is strong enough to support the weight of semitrailers.
The panels are equipped with microprocessors, which allow them to communicate with each other, a control station, and vehicles. They also have heating elements that can prevent the accumulation of ice and snow on the road’s surface.
The solar road panels can generate enough power to light up and provide power for nearby restrooms.
According to New Atlas, the second public installation of the solar road panels will be in Conway Missouri, at a rest stop along Route 66.
RUNDOWN SHOWS:
1. The solar panels contain LEDs and can withstand the weight of a semitrailer
2. The panels contain microprocessors; the panels communicate with each other, a control room and a vehicle
3. People walk over the public installation
4. Depiction of the public installation generate power for a toilet and a fountain
5. A highway made of solar panels; LED lines light up
6. Depiction of solar panel highway in night time
VOICEOVER (in English):
“The solar road panels contain LED lights and are made of tempered glass strong enough to support the weight of semitrailers.”
“The panels are equipped with microprocessors, which allow them to communicate with each other, a control station and vehicles.”
“The first public installation in Sandpoint uses just 30 panels, which people would walk or ride bikes over.”
“The installation can power a nearby restroom and a fountain. It is equipped with heating elements so it can still operate in the winter.”
“In the future, the solar panels could be used to build highways. Its LED lights can create bright lines and signage without the use of paint.”
“The bright LED lines could also improve night time driving conditions.”
SOURCES: Solar Roadways, New Atlas, Tech Times
http://www.solarroadways.com
http://newatlas.com/solar-roadways-sandpoint-public-installation/45723/
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/180592/20161003/solar-roadways-installs-energy-tiles-in-idaho-heres-why-these-colorful-tiles-are-amazing.htm
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Post time: Feb-19-2017