November 18 2015 11 44 am pst.
Solar panel bike lane.
That dutch solar panel bike lane really works.
What s being billed as the world s first solar powered bike path will officially open on november 12 in krommenie a town northwest of amsterdam.
Running right through a regular highway between the cities the bike lane which is also accompanied with three lanes of traffic on either side has been roofed with solar panels throughout the highway.
Right in the middle of a highway is interesting placement for a bicycle lane.
What makes the installation of these solar panels on the bike lane truly remarkable is the multifaceted benefits that it provides to the drivers on the highway.
It s tough to make cycling any greener but the dutch have done just that with a bike lane that powers street lights and even houses.
Solar panel bike lanes revealed yesterday on november 13th 2014 the solar panel bike lane inspired by starry night pays tribute to the great vincent van gogh.
In the netherlands a solar bike lane has fared much better exceeding the expected energy production.
Solaroad has operated for a year and produced more power than expected.
A solar panel road is also being tested near amsterdam s schiphol airport.
In south korea there s a solar bike path that shields riders from the sun while at the same time generating power from.
Apparently solar panels aren t just for roofs anymore.