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Thieves Swipe a Portion of China's Solar Road

posted by cmn32480 on Thursday January 11 2018, @12:29AM   
from the shocking-turn-of-events dept.

Fnord666 writes:

Solar roads have plenty of potential problems, such as damage and snow, but theft? Apparently that's a concern, too. China's Qilu Evening News reported that thieves carved out a small (5.9in by 73in) portion of an experimental road in Jinan on January 2nd, a mere five days after its December 28th debut. While it's tempting to suggest this was an accident, officials said the missing segment was "neatly cut," and didn't appear to have come loose on its own.

The segment has since been repaired. An investigation is ongoing, but there aren't any identified culprits as of this writing.

Source: https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/07/thieves-take-portion-of-china-solar-road/

Previously: Solar Generating Roads
Solar Roadway not Quite so Practical
SolaRoad Cycle Path Electricity Yield Exceeds Expectations
World's First Solar Panel Road Opens in Normandy Village
Georgia Tests New Solar Road

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• The real question is.... The real question is.... (Score: 4, Funny) by jmorris on Thursday January 11 2018, @01:22AM (2 children)

  by jmorris (4844) on Thursday January 11 2018, @01:22AM (#620751)

  So the real question for solar roads is this: Do they even generate enough power to operate the extensive security system that will be required to stop people from stealing them?

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• Re:The real question is.... (Score: 2, Insightful) by tftp on Thursday January 11 2018, @02:04AM

  by tftp (806) on Thursday January 11 2018, @02:04AM (#620760) Homepage

  In order to survive, any piece of the road cannot have value that can attract attention of the poorest elements of the society. Our roads are safe because even the poorest hobo has no way to sell a piece of asphalt or concrete and make a profit.

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• Re:The real question is.... (Score: 2) by Bot on Thursday January 11 2018, @02:44AM

  by Bot (3902) on Thursday January 11 2018, @02:44AM (#620775) Journal

  > Do they even generate enough power to operate the extensive security system that will be required to stop people from stealing them?

  Assuming the security system is built for the roads and not the other way round, you mean?

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