It's a great concept, but not very practical. Â There are about 48,000 miles of Interstates and 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the US.I anticipate it will be cost prohibitive on a wide-scale basis. Â However, putting them in parking lots and driveways could allow people to recharge electric vehicles when they are parked.Many of the other benefits stated are pipe dreams. Â However, this is a creative idea and I hope they pursue practical applications! 4951
- - - - - - - - >> It's a great concept, but not very practical. Â There are about 48,000 miles of Interstates and 2.6 million miles of paved roads in the US.
I anticipate it will be cost prohibitive on a wide-scale basis. Â However, putting them in parking lots and driveways could allow people to recharge electric vehicles when they are parked.
Many of the other benefits stated are pipe dreams. Â However, this is a creative idea and I hope they pursue practical applications!
@Retired_Engineer: I agree, plus I just dont see then standing up to all the abuse the roads get. and what would the cost be to replace a broken cell? and how long do they last? Â could you imagine some jackhole pulling one of these on a glass roadway
@mm4731: Even without the nuts like in that video, we've all seen what heavy 18-wheelers do to a good concrete road like an interstate. Â Besides, solar roads would still need a good concrete foundation, plus all of the wiring involved. Â I also wonder how well the system is sealed... Â particularly against floods. 4951