Hungarian start - up Platio is dedicated to putting solar panels just about everywhere , starting with pavements . Created by a team of engineers and volunteers , the system uses solid solar panels overlaid on a plastic tile to ensure panels wo n’t ##umble when stepped on or rolled over . The product is made from recycled waste and the panels fit together like Lego bricks . So far , Platio has raised $ 70,000 for the project and provided 150 square feet of tiles for pilot projects .
Hungarian start-up Platio is dedicated to putting solar panels just about everywhere, starting with pavements. Created by a team of engineers and architects, the system uses solid solar panels overlaid on a plastic backing to ensure panels won’t break when stepped on or rolled over. The product is made from recycled waste and the panels click together like Lego bricks. So far, Platio has raised $70,000 for the project and sold 150 square metres of tiles for pilot projects.