Solar Freeways

This integrated energy system would be a cutting-edge example of multifaceted sustainable infrastructure, combining solar, wind, and thermal energy capture and storage. It represents a holistic approach to renewable energy utilization in public infrastructure projects, leading to potential applications in various settings, from urban environments to long stretches of rural or interstate roadways. By integrating telecommunications, the project doesn’t just offer energy and transportation solutions; it becomes a multipurpose infrastructure project that could significantly modernize and enhance community services.

Core System Elements

Solar Roof

The flat roof spans across the entire width of the freeway. It's densely packed with high-efficiency solar panels that capture sunlight throughout the day.

Telecommunications Backbone

By integrating telecommunications, the project doesn’t just offer energy and transportation solutions; it becomes a multipurpose infrastructure project that could significantly modernize and enhance community services.

Tulip Turbines

The turbines would be designed to capture wind energy efficiently. Their placement takes advantage of the natural airflow over and around the traffic and any prevailing winds to generate power.

Charging Roads

The ability to charge vehicles while they travel down the road, significantly increases the range of EVs and makes them economically much more viable for personal as well as commercial applications.

Thermal Energy Storage

Thanks to the breakthrough development with Polar Night Energy, we can now harness energy in sand! It is ultimately, providing a long-term energy storage solution without the use of batteries.

Emergency Service Integration

With all the new elements being added to our roads, we need to make sure that our emergency responders can quickly cut power or shut down devices for a number of emergency circumstances.