Solar Highways? Out-of-the-box idea explored...

Talk about an out-of-the-box idea: Solar Roadways.

Watch this video to hear the description directly from some folks working on the concept.


"How Stuff Works" provides some information on the concept of solar highways.

The State of Oregon has tried out a similar concept, utilizing space in the public right-of-way for solar panels.

What do you think?



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What does your crystal ball show?

What do you see in the future? What happens after peak oil? What will fuel our transport modes? Will water transport once again play a significant role for our local ports?


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Background info on the "peak oil" theory:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil
• http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/
• http://www.peakoil.com/
• http://www.peakoil.net/
• http://www.oildecline.com/
• http://www.theoildrum.com/
• http://www.hubbertpeak.com/
• Blog discussions about peak oil
• Peak oil theory debunked