Which term describes a system that uses road-embedded photovoltaics to generate electricity?

Which term describes a system that uses road-embedded photovoltaics to generate electricity?

• A. Inductive charging
• B. DSRC
• C. Piezoelectric materials
• D. Solar roadways

Answer: (D)

Solar roadways involve embedding photovoltaic panels in road surfaces to harvest sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. This matches the idea of a system that uses road-embedded photovoltaics to generate electricity, potentially powering nearby infrastructure. Inductive charging is wireless power transfer for charging vehicles, not generating electricity. DSRC is a communications system for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure. Piezoelectric materials generate electricity from mechanical pressure, not sunlight. So the concept described best fits solar roadways.

Solar roadways involve embedding photovoltaic panels in road surfaces to harvest sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. This matches the idea of a system that uses road-embedded photovoltaics to generate electricity, potentially powering nearby infrastructure. Inductive charging is wireless power transfer for charging vehicles, not generating electricity. DSRC is a communications system for vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infrastructure. Piezoelectric materials generate electricity from mechanical pressure, not sunlight. So the concept described best fits solar roadways.