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- 6 solar roads shaking up infrastructure around the world Mon, 16 Apr 18, 11:44pmRoads aren't just for walking or driving anymore. Solar road or pathway projects around the world are showing that streets can both provide firm footing and generate clean energy. Inhabitat rounded up six projects in places...
- The world’s first solar-powered bike path is generating more energy than expected Wed, 18 Nov 15, 1:57amOver 9800 kWh of energy was generated from trails of space that, until now, had been collecting no energy at all. The implications for sidewalks, paths, and road systems everywhere is mind-boggling. While rooftop solar panels...
- The Netherlands Unveils the World’s First Solar Bike Path Fri, 7 Nov 14, 2:57amThe Netherlands has an international reputation as a bike-friendly nation; it's home to some 18 million bicycles and 21,748 miles of bike lanes. Now, an innovative project—SolaRoad—aims to make even greater use of all...
- Netherlands to Roll Out Energy-Generating SolaRoad Bike Path Tue, 1 Feb 11, 4:01amPaving new bike paths is a great way to encourage carbon-free transportation and cut car emissions, and now The Netherlands is getting ready to roll out an energy-generating solar cycle path...