October 7, 2013
By: World Architecture News
World's first solar panel pavement installed at George Washington University by Onyx Solar
The world’s first solar panelled pavement has been installed at George Washington University in Ashburn, Virginia (US). Designed by Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) specialists Onyx Solar, the pavement panels are slip-resistant and semi-translucent for optimum aesthetic appeal and functionality. The energy generated by the pavement (approximately 400Wp) will power 450 LED pathway lights beneath the panels themselves.
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