What is a solar walkway?

Our Solar Walkway is a smart data floor designed to promote renewable energy in the public domain. The floor is installed in urban environments to make the production of renewable energy visible. Everyday citizens can directly contribute to the energy transition by engaging with the Solar Walkway and benefit from its data and energy production.

How much energy does a walkway solar panel generate?

The panels have an efficiency rating of two-thirds of regular PV panels. They generate up to 35Wp. Each module is 60 x 60 cm. The energy generated is sent back into the grid. 9 sensors on every Walkway module make the floor a powerful touchpad with endless possibilities.

How will PaveGen's energy harvesting walkways work?

Pavegen recently constructed two energy harvesting walkways in offices in Romania. More than 30,000 footsteps will be collected per day and used to power local LED lighting and a live data feed.

What are walkable solar panels?

The walkable solar panels are an extension of the public sidewalk between Exploration and Innovation Halls at the intersection of GW Boulevard and University Drive. “GW is proud to announce that the Solar Walk includes the first installation of a walkable solar-paneled sidewalk in the world,” said Selbst.

Where is the first walkable photovoltaic floor located?

Mag: @SustXMagazine George Washington University (GW) has installed the first walkable photovoltaic floor in the world, located in the Science & Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia. The non-slip semi-transparent Onyx

Does the Solar Walk have a trellis?

In addition to the walkable solar panels, the Solar Walk includes a solar-powered trellis designed by Studio39 Landscape Architecture. The trellis was installed at the end of the sidewalk to create energy that feeds back to Innovation Hall.