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    The document is a presentation on solar roadways. It introduces renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. It then discusses solar roadways, which involve driving surfaces that generate electricity through embedded solar panels and LED lights. Key points covered include how photovoltaic cells work, the layered structure of the roads, specifications of the solar panels used, and advantages like reduced fossil fuel use and an intelligent transportation system. Challenges around maintenance costs and the technology still being in development are also noted.

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    The document is a presentation on solar roadways. It introduces renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. It then discusses solar roadways, which involve driving surfaces that generate electricity through embedded solar panels and LED lights. Key points covered include how photovoltaic cells work, the layered structure of the roads, specifications of the solar panels used, and advantages like reduced fossil fuel use and an intelligent transportation system. Challenges around maintenance costs and the technology still being in development are also noted.

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    The document is a presentation on solar roadways. It introduces renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. It then discusses solar roadways, which involve driving surfaces that generate electricity through embedded solar panels and LED lights. Key points covered include how photovoltaic cells work, the layered structure of the roads, specifications of the solar panels used, and advantages like reduced fossil fuel use and an intelligent transportation system. Challenges around maintenance costs and the technology still being in development are also noted.

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    Amrutvahini Collage Of Engineering , Sangamner

    Department:- Civil
    In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Bachelor of Engineering in
    Civil Engineering.

    Presentation on :-
    “Solar roadways”
    Presented by:- Bhor Swapnil Anil (3176)
    Guided by:- Kandekar sir.
     Contents :-

     Introduction to Renewable Energy.


     Wind energy.
     Wind turbine technologies.
     Wind resources and modeling.
     Energy performance and environmental impacts.
     Economics and economic development impacts.
     Photovoltaic: PV and BIPV technologies.
     Solar resources and modeling.
    Introduction to “Solar roadways”:-
     A solar roadways is a road surface that generates electricity by
    solar power using photovoltaic and includes solar panels and
    LED signage, that can be driven on.
     WHY SOLAR ENERGY?:-

    Solar energy is preferable as compared to another


    energy sources due to following reasons

    1. Reduced Dependency on Fossil Fuels


    2. Environmental friendly
    3. Flexible locations
    Solar
    Roadways involves
    Photovoltaic effect
     PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL:-

    Photovoltaic cells are used to


    convert solar energy directly
    into electricity using
    semiconductors. This is active
    of solar technology.
     GLASS LAYER:-
     Translucent and high strength
     Rough enough to provide sufficient traction
     Embedded with LEDs and heating element
     Weatherproof.
     BASE PLATE LAYER:-

     Distributes power and signals to

    and from the panels.

     Waterproof for protecting the

    electronic layer.

     It needs to be weatherproof to

    protect the layers above it.


     ELECTRONIC LAYER :-

     Consists of photovoltaic cells which

    absorbs solar energy.

     Consists of microprocessor board with

    support circuitry.

     A communication device every 12 feet.

     Heating elements helps to melt snow.


     SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SOLAR PANEL USED:-

    • Each panels covers an area of

    about 4.39 square feet.

    • The Solar panels used are 48

    watt

    • 15840 panels-for 1 mile

    • 414.984MWh produced per year

    for 1 mile
     Are Solar Roadways practically possible?

     YES!

     According to Moh’s scale


    of hardness, glass used in
    solar roadways is harder
    than current asphalt roads.
     SALIENT FEATURES OF SOLAR ROADWAYS:-

    INTELLIGENT HIGHWAYS
    • power and data delivery.
    • Forms a WAN, with each individual

    panel containing a microprocessor


    board with its own address.
    • XBee RF module is added to
    MICROPROCESSOR BOARD
    incorporate

    wireless communication.
     SMART POWER GRID:-

     
    POWER GRID:
    A system of transmission mediums that
    allow electricity to be transferred at
    different voltages from the point of
    generation to our homes.

    Problems with current power grid


    1.Network congestions are occurring
    2.Need for more information and
    transparency to customers.
    3.Can’t support the development of
    renewable energies.
     Snow and ice management:-

     The heating system in Solar Roadways maintains a


    temperature above freezing point using pipes.
      The microprocessor has an uplink to a local weather station
    to predict precipitation events.
     How do electric vehicles get charged?

     Allow electric cars to recharge at any rest stop made up of Solar Panel
     Hard-wired EV charging station that delivers up to a 24 kWh charge in
    4-8 hours
     Investigating ways to use mutual induction to charge
     Advantages of solar roadway:-

     Renewability

     Life span- 20-25 years

     Road illumination

     Intelligent highway system

     Military and rescue assistance

     Safer travel

     Reduces dependence on

     fossil fuels
     DISADVANTAGES:-

     Maintenance costs
     Seasonal efficiency
     Needs a town planning
     Still in research and development
     Needs more testing
     Future scope:-

     Create an intelligent, secure highway

     Self-healing power grid

     Provide safer driving conditions

     End our dependency on oil and other fossil

    fuels

     Traffic management

     Electric vehicles to recharge anywhere


     Conclusion:-

     It's time to upgrade our infrastructure - roads and power grid - to


    the 21st century.
     “Let’s make things to happen rather than waiting things to
    happen”
     “It’s better late than never” “Let’s go greener”
     REFERENCES:-

    Parshley, A. S. (2015, 11 14). Solar roadways. Retrieved from


    Popular science:
    http://bestofwhatsnew.popsci.com/solar-roadways
    www.solarroadways.com
    New Energy Centre, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
    National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
    Solar roadway at Tedx by Scott.
    THANK YOU

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