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Photovoltaic panels seen on the highway

According to a recent study, highway PV panels could sequester 28. 78% of global road-based CO2 and avert 150,000 fatal car crashes, relieving the associated socio-economic burdens. They could also help nearby communities generate a clean energy source to power their homes and. . Covering the world's highways with solar panels would reduce carbon emissions, bolster energy production, and improve safety for drivers. (Image courtesy of Alex Kalinin, Unsplash) By Kayt Sukel While taking the bus home from work one day, Hou Jiang, Ph., was trying to figure out how to overcome. . Solar roadways are specially designed road surfaces embedded with photovoltaic panels that can generate electricity while supporting vehicle traffic.

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