Solar Roadways is an Idaho startup that plans to create smart roads that produce clean energy, protects lives, saves money, and creates jobs. They’ve raised almost $2 million on Indiegogo.
A rendition of a solar panel interstate.
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A rendition of downtown Sandpoint, Idaho, where Solar Roadways was founded.
The solar panels melt snow and ice on impact, which saves money and time.
These solar panels have about 18.5% efficiency.
Julie and Scott Brusaw have known each other since they were toddlers. They created Solar Roadways in Sandpoint, Idaho.
A rendition of what solar roadways could look like.
The protoype hsa 108 solar panels, which Brusaw is currently testing.
An artist rendition of solar-powered sidewalks in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho.
Lyndsey Gilpin is a former Staff Writer for TechRepublic, covering sustainability and entrepreneurship. She's co-author of the book Follow the Geeks.