Glow-in-the-dark Self-charging highway constructed in Netherlands

Proposed by Daan Roosegaarde, back in October 2012, this idea seemed far fetched and impossible to achieve. But now that it has completed it's initial steps, people are forced to say that it feels like being in a fairytale.

The initial design included self changing temperature markings that would be able to tell weather conditions, like snow marking on extreme low temperatures, Indicators for wind and glowing markings that would show the way to the drivers. Idea also included Induction coils to charge up the electric cars as they drive by. But like all the great ideas, a step by step implementation is always done.

Currently a 500, road has been opened for experimental driving. It as of now, can absorb sunlight and convert the energy to illuminate the road at night. Idea has been achieved using a photo luminescent powder in mixture with the paint. Right now, it isn't clear if the paint is wear resistant or not. However, these lights have replaced street lamps and can glow for eight hours after a days sun.



This is a huge step in advancement of technology and will be very useful to countries with energy crisis.

Source:
Wired.co.uk