Potential Solar Sites on Roads

The United States has around 4 million miles of roads which

include over 200-thousand miles of interstate highways. Just think

of the solar potential.

Experiments are already happening. The state of Georgia has

solar units on a section of Interstate 85 and a solar powered EV

charging station nearby. Massachusetts has rooftop solar units

powering a rest area and units on covered parking. Oregon has a

solar collection site at the intersection of highway 5 and 205 large

enough to create 128-thousand kilowatt-hours. Many communities

also use small solar collectors for low-level streetlights and lights

for signage. The Netherlands has used solar embedded in miles

of bike paths. Switzerland has embedded solar power units in

sound barrier walls — adding artwork and native plant

landscaping.

Drawbacks include costs, maintenance, vibrations from traffic and

glare issues. The benefits of less global warming are great.

Earth Steward Action: Do you use small solar lights around your

home?

Source: https://8Msolar.com/turning-roadsides-into-solar-farms/