World's First Solar Bike Path to Open in Netherlands

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By Carl Engelking
Nov 5, 2014 11:59 PMNov 20, 2019 4:07 AM
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(Courtesy: SolaRoad) Dutch bicycle commuters will soon be riding on sunshine — well, kind of. The Netherlands announced that it is putting the final touches on a 230-foot bike lane that’s constructed with solar panels. The bike path, set to officially open Nov. 12, will be the first publicly accessible solar road in the world.

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