renewable energy sources are fundamental to sustainability of the planet. for many years we know that solar has its potential underutilized due to its high cost and installation difficulties. collaboration Fruit of the colas Group (French conglomerate and a world leader in transport infrastructure) and French National Institute of Solar Energy , a new technology may have found a very appropriate formula to overcome these difficulties a new technology
Wattway is the first photovoltaic floor developed in the world with the ability to be installed directly on the surface of existing roads, incorporating a new function to the roads: a. power generation. Once covered by these boards, the roads will capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity, which can be used in street lighting in buildings and stores. Each kilometer block is able to provide enough clean energy to ensure the lighting of a city with 5000 inhabitants .
Each block Wattway weighs about 9 kg and measure 1.75 m (length) x 0,70 m (width), with only 7 mm thick. The photovoltaic panels are composed of a covered film by film resins and polymers forming a translucent layer of protection. This provides a greater surface friction coefficient when interacting with the tires of vehicles, equivalent to that obtained with the use of traditional asphalt pavements. Electrical connections were designed for the system continue operating even if some photovoltaic cell to stop working.
In addition, the Wattway is able to adapt to the expansion of the floor and cargo vehicles, favoring the system’s durability. According to the company, the coating is resistant to heavy traffic (including trucks) and rainwater. The new technology could prove its effectiveness very soon. Earlier this year, the government of France announced you want to resurface some of its roads with Wattway panels. According to GreenCarReports, the environmental agency of the country plans cover 1000 km of roads with the new deck.
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