Comments on: Indian Scientists Propose Solar Roofs For Roads http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/ Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 By: Bob_Wallace http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-218410 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:22:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-218410 There would need to be some thought as to how best engineer the support posts so that they would be protected from vehicles striking them. Some thought would be needed as to the best ways to clean the panels and how to protect them from theft.

Solve those issues satisfactorily and I can’t see why over road placement wouldn’t be a great place for solar.

There are few energy investments that even come close to solar in terms of investment cost. A well designed solar system should give electricity for 40+ years at little cost once installed. Solar produces when the grid is in highest demand.

Develop some storage like pump-up hydro and solar can feed the grid 24 hours a day.

]]> By: Rithik http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-218330 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:51:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-218330 Can solar roadways brought into India.?? & what disadvantage we have in placing solar panels on roads , except the investment cost..

]]> By: Faux wall finishes http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-177878 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:56:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-177878 thanks for sharing the information…

]]> By: roofing contractors new york http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-171095 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:50:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-171095 It’s really great news. It saves plenty of energy and provide more solar energy. I like this concepts.

]]> By: Ananya http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-167046 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:32:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-167046 haven’t they heard of solar roadways, go to http://www.yert.com

]]> By: Meerwind7 http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-157060 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:38:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-157060 Additional wear on the solar modules, somwhat increased fuel consumption of the cars … rather start where solar can be made cheaply, safely.

]]> By: Ivor O'Connor http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-156937 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:19:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-156937 If politics don’t get in the way of good sound economic engineering it looks as if India will be the first to use good ol common sense.

]]> By: sivadasan http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/02/indian-scientists-propose-solar-roofs-for-roads/#comment-156932 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:13:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50284#comment-156932 This proposal is made by GERMI. It has to be debated within professional bodies that represent civil engineers. Dynamics of road safety and electricity safety sometimes contradicts. The present study just found the possibility. Whether it is feasible or not is to be decided after wider debates.

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