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Solar Freakin Roadways....
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:53 pm
OK. The video is cheesy as frick. But, once you get past that, this is some interesting shite.
Roadways made from Solar panels
Roadways made from Solar panels
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Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:54 pm to ShortyRob
It is interesting, however, I noticed they don't really talk about how much it would cost.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:57 pm to ShortyRob
The idea of a ton of flat useless surfaces being used as solar panels is a cool idea...but did that jackass say they were tempered glass? Tad slippery, no?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 1:57 pm to TK421
quote:I'm guessing a bazillion.
It is interesting, however, I noticed they don't really talk about how much it would cost.
But, one could hope that at some point, that number comes down. Then, could be cool.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:05 pm to ShortyRob
nifty idea, until the meth heads start stealing them.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:07 pm to ShortyRob
Louisiana still hasn't even halfway perfected normal roadways.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:09 pm to ShortyRob
I want a solar panel on the roof of my car that will power the AC when it's hot outside.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:11 pm to ShortyRob
The part about melting snow; seems great but what if it snows at night? A lot? Like a foot of snow? I'm guessing the solar panel won't be able to melt the snow off even when the sun comes up.
And the part about producing three times the amount of energy the us currently produces; there will have to be a bazillion batteries to store it for night use.
Still it's an interesting application.
And the part about producing three times the amount of energy the us currently produces; there will have to be a bazillion batteries to store it for night use.
Still it's an interesting application.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:12 pm to TK421
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hey don't really talk about how much it would cost
there's the rub, I saw it on FB a few weeks ago and the first thing I thought was how they omitted the cost. Not saying its a bad train of thought, but I can just see how, like all lib ideas, it will be forced down regardless of cost due to the good intentions.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:34 pm to ShortyRob
That's great. I'd love to do my driveway with those panels.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:34 pm to ShortyRob
The video said that the solar panel lights can be programmed to mark roadways, lanes, etc.
Which means that it can be hacked.
Imagine a hacker changing the lanes and signs and whatnot.
Which means that it can be hacked.
Imagine a hacker changing the lanes and signs and whatnot.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:37 pm to ShortyRob
Great. A EE who thinks he can build roads.
It's probably safe to say that since we can't build regular freaking roads that last, building an electric one is probably a stretch. Wouldn't it be easier to put them on roofs? Roofs don't have 80-thousand-pound trucks driving over them.
It's probably safe to say that since we can't build regular freaking roads that last, building an electric one is probably a stretch. Wouldn't it be easier to put them on roofs? Roofs don't have 80-thousand-pound trucks driving over them.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:39 pm to ShortyRob
They also said in the video how the economy is doing bad and the production of these panels can create a ton of jobs which would be great for the economy!
Yeah, because jobs in and of themselves is what makes an economy strong...
Yeah, because jobs in and of themselves is what makes an economy strong...
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:40 pm to GumboPot
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I'd love to do my driveway with those panels.
Yeah I don't see the practicality of changing out all the asphalt for these. Just a couple short drives for businesses or homes.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:42 pm to Tigah in the ATL
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t's probably safe to say that since we can't build regular freaking roads that last, building an electric one is probably a stretch. Wouldn't it be easier to put them on roofs? Roofs don't have 80-thousand-pound trucks driving over them.
Well shite. Rain on the unicorns and fairy dust parade why don't ya!!!
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:44 pm to ShortyRob
I really like the idea, it is a pretty badass concept. However, as has been pointed out, far from a ready product. In the future though, could be cool.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:46 pm to ShortyRob
this reminds me of my daughter's plans to put wind turbines on cars to power them. Just not quite thought out.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:46 pm to ShortyRob
Would they still have to spend three months re-surfacing a one mile stretch every two years?
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:47 pm to ShortyRob
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Well shite. Rain on the unicorns and fairy dust parade why don't ya!!!
If a post has the word, "solar" in it, the knee-jerk reaction from the board will be to poo-poo it.
Posted on 5/29/14 at 2:54 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
how much revenue do solar companies bring into the treasury to be spent on political pet projects vs. an Exxon? Oh that's right, they are the pet projects that consume the revenue. Maybe when they start pulling their fairshare they won't get poo-poo'd any more.
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