World’s highways could host 52.3 billion solar panels, say researchers
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- Aug 13, 2024
- 1 min read
A research team found that covering highways with solar roofs could generate 17,578 TWh per year, more than 60% of global electricity consumption in 2023. The study analyzed the benefits of installing solar panels above highways, stating it could offset 28.78% of current CO2 emissions and reduce global traffic deaths by 10.8%. The researchers highlighted regions like eastern China, Western Europe, and the US East Coast as ideal for deployment. The team comprised academics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University.
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