Comments on: A New Place for Solar Energy: Highway Right of Way http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/ Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Fremont’s Solyndra Wins First DoE Funding | CleanTechnica http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-103902 Fremont’s Solyndra Wins First DoE Funding | CleanTechnica Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:57:14 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-103902 [...] solar photovoltaic panels. The company expects to create thousands of new jobs in the U.S. while deploying its solar panels across the U.S. and around the world.The cylindrical design captures more light for more annual solar electricity [...] [...] solar photovoltaic panels. The company expects to create thousands of new jobs in the U.S. while deploying its solar panels across the U.S. and around the world.The cylindrical design captures more light for more annual solar electricity [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-42740 Andrew Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:15:30 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-42740 That's kind of a sweet idea, but wouldn't most roadside collectors just get debris on them and actually be harder to keep clean than say a large factory like installation? That’s kind of a sweet idea, but wouldn’t most roadside collectors just get debris on them and actually be harder to keep clean than say a large factory like installation?

]]> By: Walter Schwarz http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4118 Walter Schwarz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:08:02 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4118 If we had a national feed in tariff, as Germany has people would install solar panels by the millions. These would be distributed power and and the grid would need only minor changes. If we had a national feed in tariff, as Germany has people would install solar panels by the millions. These would be distributed power and and the grid would need only minor changes.

]]> By: Walter Schwarz http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21450 Walter Schwarz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:08:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21450 If we had a national feed in tariff, as Germany has people would install solar panels by the millions. These would be distributed power and and the grid would need only minor changes. If we had a national feed in tariff, as Germany has people would install solar panels by the millions. These would be distributed power and and the grid would need only minor changes.

]]> By: Weightlifting Equipment http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4117 Weightlifting Equipment Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:48:50 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4117 I share your "crazy vision" of electric cars Michael but I don't think we will see anything like that in our lifetime, outside of disney world of course :P I share your “crazy vision” of electric cars Michael but I don’t think we will see anything like that in our lifetime, outside of disney world of course :P

]]> By: Weightlifting Equipment http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21449 Weightlifting Equipment Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:48:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21449 I share your "crazy vision" of electric cars Michael but I don't think we will see anything like that in our lifetime, outside of disney world of course :P I share your “crazy vision” of electric cars Michael but I don’t think we will see anything like that in our lifetime, outside of disney world of course :P

]]> By: Rudi http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4116 Rudi Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:52:51 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4116 The cool thing about solar energy producing technologies are that they can be installed anywhere from a flat piece of desert to a commercial rooftop, house rooftop even in parking lots on a pedestal (providing shade and producing electricity). This is a super Idea for many reasons I think. Not only do you preserve the untouched areas ( building a road there was intrusion enough) by building next to the existing road you don't go tearing through the countryside, as for the grid that needs updated, there are currently 3 grids in the USA East, West and well Texas has one to itself basically all these situations create jobs, we need that and it doesn't need to take 15 - 20 years to get somewhat off the ground we can blow this out the water, China style, in a hurry if everyone gets with the program. it means health, jobs, security COME ON BOYS n GIRLS!!! Great article! The cool thing about solar energy producing technologies are that they can be installed anywhere from a flat piece of desert to a commercial rooftop, house rooftop even in parking lots on a pedestal (providing shade and producing electricity). This is a super Idea for many reasons I think. Not only do you preserve the untouched areas ( building a road there was intrusion enough) by building next to the existing road you don’t go tearing through the countryside, as for the grid that needs updated, there are currently 3 grids in the USA East, West and well Texas has one to itself basically all these situations create jobs, we need that and it doesn’t need to take 15 – 20 years to get somewhat off the ground we can blow this out the water, China style, in a hurry if everyone gets with the program. it means health, jobs, security COME ON BOYS n GIRLS!!!

Great article!

]]> By: Rudi http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21448 Rudi Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:52:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21448 The cool thing about solar energy producing technologies are that they can be installed anywhere from a flat piece of desert to a commercial rooftop, house rooftop even in parking lots on a pedestal (providing shade and producing electricity). This is a super Idea for many reasons I think. Not only do you preserve the untouched areas ( building a road there was intrusion enough) by building next to the existing road you don't go tearing through the countryside, as for the grid that needs updated, there are currently 3 grids in the USA East, West and well Texas has one to itself basically all these situations create jobs, we need that and it doesn't need to take 15 - 20 years to get somewhat off the ground we can blow this out the water, China style, in a hurry if everyone gets with the program. it means health, jobs, security COME ON BOYS n GIRLS!!! Great article! The cool thing about solar energy producing technologies are that they can be installed anywhere from a flat piece of desert to a commercial rooftop, house rooftop even in parking lots on a pedestal (providing shade and producing electricity). This is a super Idea for many reasons I think. Not only do you preserve the untouched areas ( building a road there was intrusion enough) by building next to the existing road you don’t go tearing through the countryside, as for the grid that needs updated, there are currently 3 grids in the USA East, West and well Texas has one to itself basically all these situations create jobs, we need that and it doesn’t need to take 15 – 20 years to get somewhat off the ground we can blow this out the water, China style, in a hurry if everyone gets with the program. it means health, jobs, security COME ON BOYS n GIRLS!!!

Great article!

]]> By: Lori http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4115 Lori Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:58:50 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4115 Why put 'em over any land at all? Why not put 'em directly over the highway - similar to covered bridges. Roads, vehicles and their drivers, contrary to custom, do not need sunlight directly overhead. Putting panels over dirt just creates one more rain run-off problem. Why put ‘em over any land at all? Why not put ‘em directly over the highway – similar to covered bridges. Roads, vehicles and their drivers, contrary to custom, do not need sunlight directly overhead. Putting panels over dirt just creates one more rain run-off problem.

]]> By: Lori http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21447 Lori Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:58:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21447 Why put 'em over any land at all? Why not put 'em directly over the highway - similar to covered bridges. Roads, vehicles and their drivers, contrary to custom, do not need sunlight directly overhead. Putting panels over dirt just creates one more rain run-off problem. Why put ‘em over any land at all? Why not put ‘em directly over the highway – similar to covered bridges. Roads, vehicles and their drivers, contrary to custom, do not need sunlight directly overhead. Putting panels over dirt just creates one more rain run-off problem.

]]> By: Buck http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4114 Buck Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:57:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4114 In my area we have several very long dual bridges over water bodies. Most already have some small solar for lights/communications. As I crossed one the other day, for 30 miles, I visualized panel running between the bridges. There is already conduits that lead to major communities on both side and are high enough that they haven't been impacted by hurricane surges. As these are public facilities there would not be any tax advantage unless Feed in Meter policy is established as done throughout Europe and currently under development in Gainesville, Fl.. Another added benefit if done properly, the fisherman would love them as they also provide shade and enhanced marine habitat. In my area we have several very long dual bridges over water bodies. Most already have some small solar for lights/communications. As I crossed one the other day, for 30 miles, I visualized panel running between the bridges. There is already conduits that lead to major communities on both side and are high enough that they haven’t been impacted by hurricane surges. As these are public facilities there would not be any tax advantage unless Feed in Meter policy is established as done throughout Europe and currently under development in Gainesville, Fl.. Another added benefit if done properly, the fisherman would love them as they also provide shade and enhanced marine habitat.

]]> By: Buck http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21446 Buck Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21446 In my area we have several very long dual bridges over water bodies. Most already have some small solar for lights/communications. As I crossed one the other day, for 30 miles, I visualized panel running between the bridges. There is already conduits that lead to major communities on both side and are high enough that they haven't been impacted by hurricane surges. As these are public facilities there would not be any tax advantage unless Feed in Meter policy is established as done throughout Europe and currently under development in Gainesville, Fl.. Another added benefit if done properly, the fisherman would love them as they also provide shade and enhanced marine habitat. In my area we have several very long dual bridges over water bodies. Most already have some small solar for lights/communications. As I crossed one the other day, for 30 miles, I visualized panel running between the bridges. There is already conduits that lead to major communities on both side and are high enough that they haven’t been impacted by hurricane surges. As these are public facilities there would not be any tax advantage unless Feed in Meter policy is established as done throughout Europe and currently under development in Gainesville, Fl.. Another added benefit if done properly, the fisherman would love them as they also provide shade and enhanced marine habitat.

]]> By: suzy stewart http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4113 suzy stewart Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:07:27 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4113 This is the best news yet. We are fighting companies trying to put Transmission lines through our beautiful environmentally sensitive area. These are so dangerous and it is to bring energy from the windfarms, that have been over built , and purposefully kept under the rug from the general public. We'd like to see more solar so you don't have these 150 ft high towers distroying the land. Please get the word out and thanks!!!!!!!!! This is the best news yet. We are fighting companies trying to put Transmission lines through our beautiful environmentally sensitive area. These are so dangerous and it is to bring energy from the windfarms, that have been over built , and purposefully kept under the rug from the general public. We’d like to see more solar so you don’t have these 150 ft high towers distroying the land. Please get the word out and thanks!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: suzy stewart http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-21445 suzy stewart Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:07:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-21445 This is the best news yet. We are fighting companies trying to put Transmission lines through our beautiful environmentally sensitive area. These are so dangerous and it is to bring energy from the windfarms, that have been over built , and purposefully kept under the rug from the general public. We'd like to see more solar so you don't have these 150 ft high towers distroying the land. Please get the word out and thanks!!!!!!!!! This is the best news yet. We are fighting companies trying to put Transmission lines through our beautiful environmentally sensitive area. These are so dangerous and it is to bring energy from the windfarms, that have been over built , and purposefully kept under the rug from the general public. We’d like to see more solar so you don’t have these 150 ft high towers distroying the land. Please get the word out and thanks!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Doug http://cleantechnica.com/2008/12/29/a-new-place-for-solar-energy-highway-right-of-way/#comment-4112 Doug Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:44:51 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=1747#comment-4112 How about using the traffic to create the energy. I have seen several articles that show businesses using a sub floor system to generate electricity, why would this not work on busy roads? How about using the traffic to create the energy. I have seen several articles that show businesses using a sub floor system to generate electricity, why would this not work on busy roads?

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