Solar Roadways
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0195
Project Abstract:
This small business innovation research project has produced a prototype parking lot in Sagle, ID, that harvests solar radiation and converts it to electricity. The parking surface is composed of a glass laminate with solar cells, light-emitting diodes, circuitry, and electrical resistive elements embedded. The glass laminate is supported by a molded plastic substructure, which is bolted to portland cement concrete as a base. The parking lot is served by a concrete access tunnel to serve as a conduit for wiring on one side and a stormwater drain on the other.
Goals
Develop and construct a prototype structural solar panel. The solar panels will serve as paving surfaces, lighting, energy harvesting and distribution, and snow and ice mitigation.
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 / Infrastructure / Pavements and Materials
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Katherine
Last Name:
Petros
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3154
Email Address:
Team:
Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-20
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
Contact:
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
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
Contact:
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