The world of renewable energies is growing more and more, with the promise of a successful energy transition to energy sources. energy is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, it was decided during this transition to mainly use solar panels and wind turbines, making use of areas that were never thought possible.
A new way to implement photovoltaic energy
For some time now we have seen some photovoltaic projects that suit different situations in the automotive sector, from photovoltaic cells as portable chargers to the application of panels in cars. This was not only created to increase the autonomy of electric cars, but also There is talk of generating electricity via highways.
Now an innovative project is trying to produce energy via highways and only with the help of traffic. We are talking about an innovative plan that will be implemented in Germany and which aims to apply photovoltaic modules in existing structures to make the most of the space for generating electricity.
The project that aims to convert roads into solar energy generators is called PVwins and is based on applying photovoltaic panels to noise barriers that will be installed along German railways and highways. This would represent a major step in the world of renewable energy and in the energy transition aims to realize approximately 5 gigawatts (GW) in Germany.
How will this project be designed?
The expectation of this project is to develop and test the functionality of modules that absorb and insulate sound. In this way, new ways of… Connect these sound walls with photovoltaic (PV) modules that generate clean energy that contributes significantly to reducing energy sources dependent on fossil fuels.
The idea is to develop photovoltaic modules that absorb sound, adding floors and acoustic barriers that can be used with or without acoustic elements. Moreover, the creation of double-sided photovoltaic modules is that reduce noise transmission They would be specifically designed to protect a specific surface from sound, minimizing the impact of sound.
On the other hand, other ongoing projects are already developing some systems that focus on equipping existing noise barriers on various roads with new photovoltaic modules that effectively complement each other, without affecting the functionality of the noise barriers.
Some information to keep in mind about this highway
As promising as it sounds, this project is still in the experimental phase. That is, it is still expected to verify how effective these photovoltaic modules can be through constant assessments and tests that will be applied later, evaluating in detail the progress, advantages and benefits of the plan in question.
In fact, it is necessary to analyze the estimated costs of this major project and the products that would be applied. It is extremely important to emphasize that some participants participate in this plan have come to identify some conflicts with the implementation of these walls anti-noise with photovoltaic panels. Nevertheless, it is estimated that these issues can be resolved during the development of the project.
The plan PVwins which would be deployed along German roads is an important step towards integrating cleaner and renewable energy into spaces that are used every day, innovatively using highways and railways to generate electricity from solar energy . Despite the challenges, this project has the potential to transform the way we create and use energy.