Photovoltaic panel transportation route design

Can a solar-powered bus route be used in a small-scale transportation system?

We investigate the application of a solar-powered bus route to a small-scale transportation system, as such of a university campus. In particular, we explore the prospect of replacing conventional fossil fuel buses by electric buses powered by solar energy and electricity provided by the central grid.

Can photovoltaic panels be placed on a slope of a road?

Layout of photovoltaic panels on the south-facing slope of the road. Similarly, the optimal tilt angles of PV arrays on the slopes of roads in typical directions could be simulated and derived using PVsyst7.2, and they are shown in Table 2. However, the desirable PV array placement may not always be in the same orientation as the target slope.

Is photovoltaic pavement a viable energy harvesting technology?

Recommendations for its future development are proposed in six aspects. As an emerging energy harvesting pavement technology, the photovoltaic (PV) pavement, which combines mature photovoltaic power generation technology with traditional pavement facilities, can make full use of the vast spatial resource of roadways.

Are solar-powered transportation schemes a viable alternative to conventional buses?

Overall, results indicate that, albeit the high capital costs, solar-powered transportation schemes present a viable alternative for replacing conventional buses at the studied location, especially considering conventional PV panels.

Are solar cells a viable alternative for photovoltaic pavements?

Furthermore, several emerging solar cell technologies, including dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) , organic solar cells (OSC) , and perovskite solar cells (PSC) , could potentially offer promising and cost-effective alternatives in the field of photovoltaic pavements in the future.

Should PV panels be placed at a different orientation?

PV panels placed at an azimuth angle different from the conventional orientation may produce a larger power generation for roads running in different directions. Therefore, the desirable PV placement scheme for slopes in different orientations should be further investigated. Table 2.