A new generation of solar cycle paths should be more resilient and grippier than its predecessors. And the particularly flat solar modules have also become more efficient.
The PV modules are roughened for better grip and are only a few millimeters thick. (Source: Wattway)
Electricity-producing bike paths have been around for some time, and most are used for exploration. Also in Germany. In this country, innovative approaches have a rather bad reputation after failed projects like in Erfstadt. But technology continues to develop.
In contrast to the first solar roof cycle path in Germany, the Netherlands does not rely on covering the route with PV modules, but rather integrates them into the road surface. The solar cells are only a few millimeters thick and slightly roughened for better grip. They are also significantly more effective than their predecessors.
Our neighboring country’s 35,000 kilometer long cycle path network has two new attractions. The two newly inaugurated solar bicycle paths, a partnership between the two companies Wattway and BAM Royal Group, each cover an area of one thousand square meters.
According to Wattway, it has been operating around 40 solar cycle paths around the world since 2015 in order to continually improve the technology. Findings from these projects have also been incorporated into the new solar bicycle paths in North Holland. The average performance was increased from 119 Wp/m² to 148 Wp/m². The Dutch municipalities expect an annual yield of 160 megawatt hours.
The PV modules, which are only a few millimeters high, are transparent and roughened for better grip on bicycle or e-bike tires. They are also particularly robust in order to be able to withstand the high loads. You can read more news from the field of alternative energy production here.
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