A proposed mega-project would install over 52 billion solar panels across highways and roadways around the world.
Covering just the highways in the US with solar panels could generate over 4 times the annual energy needs of the country. It could also offset 28.78% of current annual carbon dioxide emissions.
This would represent a major step towards renewable energy production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and energy sectors.
Solar panels on highways could provide a significant source of clean energy while utilizing existing infrastructure like roads and highways.
Major challenges include the huge costs of producing and installing over 52 billion solar panels across millions of kilometers of roads globally. Ongoing maintenance costs would also be high due to the scale of the project.
While very ambitious, the concept shows promise for reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy. Individual countries have started pilot projects placing solar panels along transportation routes.
Source: ECO News
