solar bike pathway technology

Shifting Gears to Sustainability: A Deep-Dive into Solar-Powered Bike Pathways

  • Principal Investigator Alfredo Martinez-Morales, Ph.D.
  • University of California, Riverside
This research will involve studying global practices of solar bike pathway technology, which refers to the integration of solar energy technologies and systems embedded into bike paths to capture and convert solar energy into electrical power, providing both a functional pathway for cyclists and a source of renewable energy
Project Status
Complete

Shifting Gears to Sustainability: A Deep-Dive into Solar-Powered Bike Pathways

Research Product Type
White Paper
This white paper evaluates the feasibility of solar-powered bike paths in California, integrating renewable energy generation with sustainable transportation. Drawing on global case studies—including Germany’s solar cycle path roofing project, the Netherlands’ SolaRoad, and South Korea’s solar-integrated bike path—the study highlights the environmental, economic, and technical benefits of these systems.