China is the world leader of solar power, producing three-quarters of solar panels sold globally. But China isn’t stopping at solar panels. Now the country is producing solar roads—modified solar panels that are installed in place of asphalt. Generating electricity from highways and streets conserves a lot of land, and can be especially advantageous in places like China where demand for energy has risen rapidly.
China is paving their freeways with solar panels
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