# Energy-Harnessed Cycle Paths The Sola Road Project to be Applied to the Province of Holland By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sola-road-project References: [bigthink](http://bigthink.com/ideas/26693) & [tno.nl](http://www.tno.nl/content.cfm) Thanks to the Sola Road Project, we have another eco-friendly, energy-harnessing initiative underway. Although [solar-powered roads](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-highway-in-italy) aren't a new concept, applying them to cycle paths is. Developed by Dutch innovation consultancy TNO, the Sola Road Project hopes to be applied in the Province of North Holland. According to Big Think, the "Sola Road consists of concrete panels with embedded thick crystalline silicon [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-race-vehicle), covered by a toughened glass surface" which maximizes energy retention during peak sunlight times and stores it during low-light periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Roads:** Opportunity to develop more eco-friendly roads by harnessing solar energy through innovative technologies. - **Energy-harnessing Initiatives:** Exploring the potential of energy-harnessing initiatives for sustainable infrastructure development. - **Innovative Solar Applications:** Advancement in using solar power in unconventional ways, such as embedding solar cells in road infrastructure. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for renewable energy companies to integrate solar technology into road infrastructure. - **Transportation:** Potential for disruption in the transportation industry through the implementation of energy-harnessed cycle paths. - **Infrastructure Development:** Opportunity for construction and infrastructure development companies to incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient road technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md) - [E-Bike Charging Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikeflex.md) - [Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrider-1.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Solar-Powered eBike Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beambike.md)