"Why don't we adjust the existing structure and transform the existing structure? Most states have sound barriers."

A solar panel company in Massachusetts is about to achieve its multi-year goal of implementing renewable energy technologies in existing public infrastructure systems. Ko-Solar recently announced a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to install solar collector panels on 160 concrete noise barriers on the half-mile-long I-95 Interstate Highway outside Boston, one of the busiest commuter roads in the state. one. If successful, the retrofit technology can be extended to countless areas of the country and provide a new way of collecting green and renewable energy.

According to Electrek, countries such as Germany and Australia have implemented similar technologies, which makes its introduction in the United States more promising. Of course, this is more promising than any product currently offered by Tesla.

Test drive technology-If approved, the construction of the metal grid to support tilted solar panels for traffic could begin as early as next spring. After that, small test sections of the road will be monitored for several years to ensure that the panels can withstand the weather in Massachusetts without hindering the effectiveness of the sound barrier or distracting the driver. "The progress of government projects is very slow. You just need to be patient," Ko-Solar partner Mohammed Siddiqui told Energy News.

All-solar everything-not just ideas like Ko-Solar's noise barrier retrofits paved the way for the sunny road ahead-more and more electric car manufacturers are researching their own product options.

Earlier this year, Subaru released a teaser image for its upcoming Solterra EV, showing that this electric SUV is more than just a name inspired by the sun. At the same time, a new startup called Lightyear launched a prototype solar-powered electric car that can travel nearly 450 miles on a single charge, giving Tesla a huge profit. And then... this matter, we are not completely sure, but hey-if we are to be a species, we will need to be creative through eco-friendly solutions.