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Environment & Energy

bigbrother05

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7. A lot of the research is toward more durable and flexible panels

Reply to Buzz Clik (Reply #5)

Sun May 26, 2013, 10:43 AM

May 2013

What they lose in efficiency they make up in reduced costs. Can't see this being a quick replacement, but like the forward thinking. Using right of ways would make sense, already have it set aside for buffers through the countryside.

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Electric Avenue: Solar Road Panels Offer Asphalt Alternative [View all] xchrom May 2013 OP

The illustration above looks dangerous to me OKIsItJustMe May 2013 #1

And in three years... Buzz Clik May 2013 #2

everything has to be replaced, maintained. xchrom May 2013 #3

Have you noticed that solar panels are placed where they get limited abrasion? Roofs? On poles? Buzz Clik May 2013 #5

A lot of the research is toward more durable and flexible panels bigbrother05 May 2013 #7

Okay. As long as we agree that this is fantasy and highly improbable, I agree it's forward thinking. Buzz Clik May 2013 #8

Solar panels covered in dirt and rubber don't work so well.... tinrobot May 2013 #4

The sides of the roads, not where people drive, but the right of way extending outside.... northoftheborder May 2013 #6

Let's cut to the chase and invent a road that burns coal. wtmusic May 2013 #9

Never say never, but space for solar is not limited here kristopher May 2013 #10

Cool A Little Weird May 2013 #11