South Korean 20-Mile Solar 'Bike Highway' Generates Electricity

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South Korean 20-Mile Solar 'Bike Highway' Generates Electricity
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This odd bike lane stands in the middle of a highway.

A 'bike highway' running between Daejon and Sejong in South Korea is a sight —or rather, a concept —, you surely haven't thought of before: It stretches for 20 miles , and it not only shields cyclists from the sun but also generates power at the same time.

It's true that a bicycle lane in the center of a highway is an unusual location for one, especially with three lanes of traffic on either side of it, yet it works. Much like the $3.7 millionin the Netherlands, a 230-foot road replaced by solar panels, which powers the highway's lighting system, this bike highway is a win for green energy.

Therefore, public opinion on the lanes is divided: While some think that it's a fantastic idea that represents the first move toward making similar commuting-styleStill, this highlights the potential our cement roads hold. For example, in a bid to reach 1,300GW of solar energy capacity by 2050 in the face of pollution,

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