The lane lines would be a grid of LEDs powered by the solar road. An LED road has the advantage of customizing a road during rush hour and alerting drivers of danger. In addition, the electricity generated will be used to heat the highway in the winter. All excess energy will be diverted to homes and businesses along the solar roads.

The solar panels which make up the roads will be covered with bullet-proof glass, which is strong enough to support a a large truck. The only problem is keeping the glass clean. Dirty glass makes solar panels less efficient.

It is a great concept to integrate electricity production and distribution into a network. Since most electricity users live on roads, a solar highway would combine: electricity distribution maintenance, highway maintenance, upgraded power distribution for other sources of renewable energy, and new power plants into one network.

In addition, imagine how useful this would be for electric cars. If one runs out of juice, simply pull over to the side of the solar highway and recharge.
Solar Panel Roads

Rich Hessler
Solar Solutions
(949) 208-0221