SERRB [Solar Energy from Roofs, Roadways and Buildings]
My idea is to max out all inactive areas, such as roofs, roadways and buildings, and utilize all three of these areas to produce solar energy. New solar panel technology [e.g. such as architectural glass and roadways with solar panels "built in"] would have to be developed with
these needs in mind.
Q1: Is any company presently developing such a product?
Idea Description
Pound for pound, architectural glass is stronger than steel, so I would imagine that it can be utilized for incredibly challenging situations, which one might not think would be suitable for solar energy/panels. However, there is enough technology presently available, that, when combined, could probably produce a highly desireable solar panel that does what is necessary to function as part of a building [e.g. like an architectural glass/solar panel] or part of a roadway [e.g. as a sort of asphalt/solar panel]. Obviously, polarized glass, textured glass, and other combined technologies would need to be explored to make a product that can cover huge areas and still be functional.
What will you do if you win $10,000 for this idea?
Cash the check, then celebrate. Then, probably call my brother, Bob, who is an Electrical Engineer with a P.E. License,...and ask him what he thinks I should do next.
To spark your imagination, check these companies/products out -
http://www.makisolar.com/
http://www.ccl-light.com/docs/outdoor/solar/rsc-900/index.html
Vote for it now.
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