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Roadside Renewables: Exploring Alternative Uses of Highway Right-of-Way to Reduce Costs

The U.S. Department of Transportation provides case studies on states that are installing solar panels in the right-of-way.

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Renewable Energy Generation in the Highway Right-of-Way

State Departments of Transportation (SDOTs) are increasingly exploring the use of highway right-of-way (ROW) to accommodate renewable energy technologies. This paper provides information on potential business models, state rules, regulations, and policies, and example projects for energy generation in the ROW. 

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Free Energy Solar Highway Program

The Free Energy Solar Highway Program research project identified best practices nationally and determined the financial feasibility of generating solar power on New Mexico DOT property at the lowest possible cost.

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