http://leiran/ ([identity profile] leiran) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2014-06-25 02:42 pm
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Solar roadways in Davis Square

I just watched this video about Solar Roadways, and immediately thought "Why isn't Somerville working on this?" Davis Square would be an amazing place for this kind of technology, though there may be legitimate reasons why it isn't appropriate. I'm curious to hear the perspectives people in this community about this type of project: the pitfalls, the unintended consequences, etc. On the surface, though, this seems absolutely amazing.

http://news.yahoo.com/solar-roadways-210149010.html
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Why Davis?

[identity profile] rmd.livejournal.com 2014-06-25 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Technical feasibility aside, Davis would seem to be the worst place to do this - narrow streets with buildings all around. Someplace like chunks of the gateway center parking lot, with acres of flat areas that get sun all day would be more efficient for a better ROI.

Re: Why Davis?

[identity profile] surrealestate.livejournal.com 2014-06-25 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
And even then, why not instead build shade roofs for the parking lot that are made of solar panels. Seems much simpler and cheaper.
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Re: Why Davis?

[personal profile] kelkyag 2014-06-26 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Nicer for parking, too -- shade in summer, less plowing in winter.

Re: Why Davis?

[identity profile] surrealestate.livejournal.com 2014-06-26 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, honestly, the road thing just feels so obviously suboptimal in so many ways, I don't really understand everyone going crazy over it.
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RE: Re: Why Davis?

[personal profile] ifotismeni 2014-06-26 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
yep - i am honestly surprised that we don't see a lot of these around here. i saw a number of them in england.
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