Bharat Institute Of Technology, Meerut

Solar Roadways

Presented By:

Shreyashkar SwarajRoll No. 1312831029

Branch:- Electronics & Communication

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

STRUCTURE

MECHANISM OIL INDEPENDENCE

ELECTRIC VECHILES

FEATURES DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

NATIONAL SECURITY

INTRODUCTION• The Solar Roadways consists of structurally engineered

solar panels that we drive on.

• Each Solar Road Panel (roughly 12’ by 12’) interlinks with neighboring panels to form the Solar Roadways system.

• The Solar Roadway generates electrical power from the sun and becomes a nation’s decentralized, intelligent, self-healing power grid, replacing our current deteriorating power distribution infrastructure

STRUCTURE OF SOLAR ROADSRoad Surface Layer:

– The road surface layer is semi- transparent and is of high strength.

– The sunlight can still pass through it to the cells where solar energy is collected.

Electronics Layer:– A number of ultra capacitors are also fitted in this layer to store

energy for future use.

Base Plate Layer: – It has the responsibility of distributing the power being

collected from the electronic layer. – The energy thus collected is transmitted to homes linked

to the Solar Roadway

STRUCTURE

MECHANISM

FIRST SOLAR ROAD• The Netherlands made headlines when it built the world's first

solar road - an energy-harvesting bike path paved with glass-coated solar panels.

• Engineers say the system is working even better than expected, with the 70-metre test bike path generating 3,000 kWh, or enough electricity to power a small household for a year.

• Not only could the roads generate enough electricity to power local households, but they can also provide some amazing lighting opportunities. Last year a solar road was installed in the Netherlands by design lab Studio Roosegaarde, which sucked up the Sun's energy during the day and then guided cyclists at night using beautiful Vincent Van Gogh 'Starry Starry Night- inspired LED lights.

FIRST SOLAR ROAD

FEATURES:Accidents Can be avoided• The Solar Roadways can protect wildlife and

motorists.• Load cells in the Solar Road Panels can detect if

something is on the surface of the panel.• Load cells work like weight machines.• In the event that an animal does get onto the

Solar Roadway, oncoming drivers will be warned via embedded LEDs of the danger ahead and will be given plenty of time to slow down.

ILLUMINATED ROADS• Illuminated Roads Unlike the dark roads we drive on by night

today, the Solar Roadways will have LEDs which will "paint" the lanes .

• There is no need to expend energy lighting roads when no cars are travelling, so the intelligent roadway will tell the LEDs to light up only when it senses cars on its surface .

• This way, drivers will know an oncoming car is ahead when they see the lights on the other side of the road begin to light up ahead.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Each Solar Road Panel contains a microprocessor that monitors and controls the panel, while communicating with neighboring panels and the vehicles travelling

COMPARISON WITH OTHER ROADS

ELECTRIC VECHILESElectric vehicles

• Electric vehicles (EVs) are on their way• More and more car manufacturers are offering electric

vehicle options.

How are EVs currently charged?• EVs can be recharged at any conveniently located rest stop,

or at any business that incorporates Solar Road Panels in their parking lots .

• Owners can plug their cars in and recharge while not driving.

OIL INDEPENDENCE• By replacing our deterioration highway

infrastructure with the Solar Roadways, we create a system that will support the recharging of all-electric vehicles.

• Using all-electric vehicles will eliminate the need for fuel .

• By the removal of internal combustion engine vehicle are easy to drive.

DISADVANTAGES• Initially, the start up and maintenance costs of

building such roadways and parking lots is extremely high.

• The average efficiency is currently 20%.

• It cannot be constructed in the poorest developing nations due to the high initial start-up costs.

ADVANTAGES• The Solar Roadway distributes its electrical power to

homes connected to the system via their parking lots and driveways .

• Data signals also travel through the Solar Roadways, which acts as a conduct for these signals .

• This feature eliminates the unsightly power lines, utility poles, and relay stations we see all over the countryside.

• With induction plating embedded inside these roads, all electric cars can be recharged while in motion on top of these roads

NATIONAL SECURITY• Our Roadway Infrastructure

• Global Warming

• Dependency on Foreign Oil will be reduced