Solar roadways

[Kung Wu]

Wouldn't the panels have to be applied to an existing surface that was hard enough to prevent the weight of passing vehicles from causing the panels to sink into the material below it?

That means any new roads that were built for panels would include the cost of adding the panels and also the cost of preparing a surface (such of asphalt) that could support the panels.

Well that's why I said "put down substrate". At 7k per panel I would think they are made from some structural steel. Or gold. LOL

[1979Shocker]

I guess this settles the question able whether road solar panels would work.

[60Shock]

A storm is not just a storm.

I can tell you that in Florida (The Sunshine State where it would be most practical), my home owner's insurance has a $20,000 deductible for any damage caused to a roof by a named hurricane. If the same does not yet apply to tornadoes in the tornadoe belt, it is just a matter of time til it does.