Solar Roadways

We’ve known about the effects of global warming and the importance of going green for years, and it seems that now that this ethos has reached our roads. Solar powered roads may seem like a futuristic idea but they are something that have been being developed for quite some time.

Solar powered roads quite simply mean the replacement of asphalt and concrete roads with solar panels. Of course there have been plenty of considerations to make and challenges to overcome, such as what happens when it’s icy or snowy, and ensuring they will be durable enough to allow them to be driven on. We’ve put together this infographic to help you find out more.

More information about solar roadways is available here.