Solar Roadways
Solar Roadways
2. Contents Introduction Theory Structure Advantages Disadvantages References
3. Introduction The Solar Roadways consists of structurally engineered solar panels that we drive on. Each Solar Road Panel (roughly 12’ by 12’) interlinks with neighboring panels to form the Solar Roadways system. The Solar Roadway generates electrical power from the sun and becomes a nation’s decentralized, intelligent, self-healing power grid, replacing our current deteriorating power distribution infrastructure.
4. Solar roadways involves Photovoltaic Effect
5. Structure of Solar Roadways Road Surface Layer: The road surface layer is semi- transparent and is of high strength. The sunlight can still pass through it to the cells where solar energy is collected. Electronics Layer A number of ultra capacitors are also fitted in this layer to store energy for future use. Base Plate Layer: It has the responsibility of distributing the power being collected from the electronic layer. The energy thus collected is transmitted to homes linked to the Solar Roadway
6. Structure of Solar Roadways
7. Technical Specification
8. Mechanism During winter
9. Accidents can be Avoided The Solar Roadways can protect wildlife and motorists. Load cells in the Solar Road Panels can detect if something is on the surface of the panel. Load cells work like weight machines. In the event that an animal does get onto the Solar Roadway, oncoming drivers will be warned via embedded LEDs of the danger ahead and will be given plenty of time to slow down.
10. Accidents can be Avoided
11. Illuminated Roads Illuminated Roads Unlike the dark roads we drive on by night today, the Solar Roadways will have LEDs which will "paint" the lanes . There is no need to expend energy lighting roads when no cars are travelling, so the intelligent roadway will tell the LEDs to light up only when it senses cars on its surface . This way, drivers will know an oncoming car is ahead
2. Contents Introduction Theory Structure Advantages Disadvantages References
3. Introduction The Solar Roadways consists of structurally engineered solar panels that we drive on. Each Solar Road Panel (roughly 12’ by 12’) interlinks with neighboring panels to form the Solar Roadways system. The Solar Roadway generates electrical power from the sun and becomes a nation’s decentralized, intelligent, self-healing power grid, replacing our current deteriorating power distribution infrastructure.
4. Solar roadways involves Photovoltaic Effect
5. Structure of Solar Roadways Road Surface Layer: The road surface layer is semi- transparent and is of high strength. The sunlight can still pass through it to the cells where solar energy is collected. Electronics Layer A number of ultra capacitors are also fitted in this layer to store energy for future use. Base Plate Layer: It has the responsibility of distributing the power being collected from the electronic layer. The energy thus collected is transmitted to homes linked to the Solar Roadway
6. Structure of Solar Roadways
7. Technical Specification
8. Mechanism During winter
9. Accidents can be Avoided The Solar Roadways can protect wildlife and motorists. Load cells in the Solar Road Panels can detect if something is on the surface of the panel. Load cells work like weight machines. In the event that an animal does get onto the Solar Roadway, oncoming drivers will be warned via embedded LEDs of the danger ahead and will be given plenty of time to slow down.
10. Accidents can be Avoided
11. Illuminated Roads Illuminated Roads Unlike the dark roads we drive on by night today, the Solar Roadways will have LEDs which will "paint" the lanes . There is no need to expend energy lighting roads when no cars are travelling, so the intelligent roadway will tell the LEDs to light up only when it senses cars on its surface . This way, drivers will know an oncoming car is ahead