Can a sidewalk-mounted solar PV solution Buck the trend of ineffective grid intermittency?

The universe of novel lamppost and sidewalk-mounted solar PV solutions appears to be dominated by more busts than success stories. However, one Canadian company that recently deployed a 323-foot stretch of solar on a sidewalk on a Tampa, Florida street corner hopes to buck the trend of ineffective grid intermittency solutions.

Could a 323-foot solar project Buck the trend of ineffective grid intermittency?

However, one Canadian company that recently deployed a 323-foot stretch of solar on a sidewalk on a Tampa, Florida street corner hopes to buck the trend of ineffective grid intermittency solutions. Hurricane Ian knocked out the power to more than 295,000 residents as utility TECO Energy began to restore power on September 29.

Can a sidewalk-mounted PV system power a traffic intersection?

Since then, the City of Tampa’s Smart Mobility group has been piloting a sidewalk-mounted PV system that has produced enough energy to power about 75% of a traffic intersection’s power in the event of an outage, meaning TECO Energy will have to provide the remaining power by battery or another generator source.

How much does solar earth cost in Tampa?

For the cost of $45,000, Solar Earth’s sidewalk PV system in Tampa stretches about 323 feet at the intersection of East Cass and North Jefferson Street, in the city’s downtown district.

How much does a paver cost?

“ The consumer selling price of each paver is determined by our partners, but our proposed list prices can vary between €50 and €80 per unit depending on the product type, quantity and market,” the company's marketing manager, David Csende, told pv magazine.