Solar panels embedded in the cycle path near Amsterdam could generate enough electricity to power three houses, with potential to extend scheme to roadsThe bike path that connects the Amsterdam suburbs of Krommenie and Wormerveer is favorite with both school children and commuters: around 2000 cyclists ride its two lanes on an average day.
But next week Krommenies cycle path promises to become even more useful: on 12 November a 70-metre stretch will become the world’s first public road with embedded solar panels.
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Source: theguardian.com