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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Roadway Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Generation and Distribution System Toward Energy-Plus Roadways

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-10-0024
Project Abstract:

The aim of this project is to develop a novel roadway wind/solar hybrid power generation and distribution system (RHPS) toward energy-plus roadways, where energy-plus stands for annual energy consumption that is less than production. The RHPS would be a low footprint, intelligent, and multilayer power system designed for integration into urban and suburban areas, which reduces the need for new distribution networks. The RHPS represents a dramatic change in the role of the public right-of-way from an energy consumer to an energy producer, and therefore will aid in reducing transportation system operating costs.

Goals

The key project objective is to research and develop technology that could lead to transformational changes in the way that the public right-of-way is used to harvest and utilize renewable energy.

Research HUB ID:
8947
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Exploratory Advanced Research

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
David
Last Name:
Kuehn
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3414
Email Address:
Team:
Resource Management Team
Office:
Office of Research Services
Office Code:
HRRS-30

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact

Partners and Other Sponsor/Managing/Performing Organizations

Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology

Deliverables