7. INTRODUCTION
⚫In 2009, the innovative ideaof Solar Panel Roadswas
proposed.
⚫In 2010, company named SOLAR ROADWAYS was
established.
⚫Location : Idaho, US.
8. ⚫The idea is to replace all current
petroleum based asphalt & concrete roads,
parking lots, and driveways with Solar
Road Panels that collect energy to be used
by our homes and businesses.
energy in or along-side
⚫The ultimate goal is to store
the
excess
Solar
Roadways.
9. Solar roadways is made up of
photovoltaic cells. These cells generate
electricity from the sun's rays and can
be used to power streetlights, traffic
signals, and other infrastructure.
14. ⚫Middle layer.
⚫Contains photovoltaiccells.
⚫Conversion of solarenergy to
electrical energy takes place
here.
⚫Houses the heating element
and
microprocessors(computer)
⚫ for controlling them.
⚫Italso houses the
microprocessors forcontrolling
lighting LEDs.
15. Solar Road Construction
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL
⚫Photovoltaic cells are used to
convert solar energy directly
into electricity using
semiconductors. This is the
active type of solar
technology
17. Features of Solar Roadways
(a) Accident can be avoided
:
⚫The roadways can protect
wildlife and motorists.
⚫The load cells in the solar
panels can detect if
something is on the surface
of the panel. It acts like a
weigh machine.
18. (b) Illuminated roads :
⚫The Solar Roadways will
have LEDs which will
illuminate the lanes. The
LEDs can be programmed
to show the instructions
such as - SLOW, STOP,
GO, SPEED LIMIT, etc.
19. (c) Electric Vehicles
⚫Electric vehicles are on the
way. More and more car
manufacturers are offering
electrical options
⚫EVs can be rechargeable at
any convenient located rest
stop or at any parking lots.
⚫Owners can plug their car in
and recharge while not
driving.
20. (d) Snow/ ICE Management :
⚫The roads heat
themselves with
their embedded
heating elements
and melt away all
the snow.
25. Future Scope
⚫With the provision of initial investment itcan be carried
forward.
⚫Increased energy requirement in futurecan only be met
with renewable resourcesof energy, such as thatobtained
from solar roadways.
⚫To reduce the consumption of fossil fuel and to eliminate
global warming, the innovative idea of solar panel road is
inevitable.
26. Cost Reduction: The cost of producing and installing solar
roadways is currently high, but ongoing research and
development could lead to significant cost reductions.
This would make solar roadways more competitive with
traditional roadways and increase their adoption.
Improved Durability: One of the challenges facing solar
roadways is their durability, particularly in high-traffic
areas. Future developments could focus on improving the
materials used in solar roadways to increase their lifespan
and reduce the need for repairs and maintenance.
27. CONCLUSION
⚫Even though the initial cost is high, as it is a system
that pays for itself it is a betterchoice.
⚫For under developed and developing countries, it
might seem impractical now. But itcan be adopted in
stages, in future.
⚫With technological upgradation in this field, jobs,
clean energy and a safer transportation systemcan be
made.
