The first of its kind in Germany, a 300 metre stretch of cycle path in Freiburg has been covered with a roof made of 912 photovoltaic solar panels.
Not only does it protect cyclists from wind, sun, and rain, but it makes use of valuable real estate to generate 280 MWh of renewable energy each year.
Not only does it protect cyclists from wind, sun, and rain, but it makes use of valuable real estate to generate 280 MWh of renewable energy each year.
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Something that happens often if there are cars all over blocking the roadway, aka a traffic jam.
The bikelane is a very effective and safe backup. In cycle Netherlands that is.