Solar roadways. Did the thought ever cross your mind? For the founders of Solar Roadways, the entire project began as just a thought. The more they thought about the idea, the more it made sense. We think it might just make sense, too - good sense! The Solar Roadways system works, as you might assume, by incorporating a solar component into roadways, or driveways, or parking lots, and so on. However, this idea doesn't stop there. With components in place to generate energy, there are also elements that melt the snow from roadways, warn of wildlife, and so on. This is truly "out of the box" thinking, and it is very much refreshing and exciting!
At this point, we are still learning about the Solar Roadway systems and weighing out the pros and cons. The pro list is looking good. On the con side, we have a few questions. We are giving some thought to how the system holds up in a rural setting. How long will the panels last? How can they be recycled, particularly with the millions of years it takes for glass to break down? We aren't sure we like the idea that a vehicle can be tracked through this system with GPS technology. That leaves a lot of room for abuse and invasion into privacy in our opinion. We have a lot of questions about Solar Roadways, but overall, we think it is great idea that may well be a true solution to the world's energy problems.
We have found that the folks at Solar Roadways are very quick and friendly in responding to questions. We encourage each of you to take a good look at the Solar Roadways system. We are sure they will welcome your questions and comments. You can find out more about them here. The founders (and staff) of Solar Roadways deserve a "well done" and "thank you" for thinking about the future of our world, how we will hand it over to our children, and putting the common welfare of us all above the skepticism of others!
At this point, we are still learning about the Solar Roadway systems and weighing out the pros and cons. The pro list is looking good. On the con side, we have a few questions. We are giving some thought to how the system holds up in a rural setting. How long will the panels last? How can they be recycled, particularly with the millions of years it takes for glass to break down? We aren't sure we like the idea that a vehicle can be tracked through this system with GPS technology. That leaves a lot of room for abuse and invasion into privacy in our opinion. We have a lot of questions about Solar Roadways, but overall, we think it is great idea that may well be a true solution to the world's energy problems.
We have found that the folks at Solar Roadways are very quick and friendly in responding to questions. We encourage each of you to take a good look at the Solar Roadways system. We are sure they will welcome your questions and comments. You can find out more about them here. The founders (and staff) of Solar Roadways deserve a "well done" and "thank you" for thinking about the future of our world, how we will hand it over to our children, and putting the common welfare of us all above the skepticism of others!
Video Credit: Solar Roadways
Video Credit: YouTube User "YERTians" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ep4L18zOEYI
You can watch the full-length "YERT" film,
including this short clip on Solar Roadways, here.
including this short clip on Solar Roadways, here.
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