Road Materials
Solar guardrails: Turning thousands of roads into energy sources Solar guardrails: Turning thousands of roads into energy sources

The world’s first photovoltaic guardrail might turn roads and highways into energy sources. Developed to enhance sustainability, this groundbreaking innovation could help decarbonize Europe’s transport infrastructure. Yet, experts warn: “For such solutions to become reality, we need more opportunities to implement our innovative approaches.

March 2025
Recycled Streets Recycled Streets

Making traffic more environmentally friendly is not only about vehicle technology. Prof Pilakoutas from the University of Sheffield and his team have created an innovative concrete that saves energy and makes waste tyre recycling economically more attractive

September 2010
Prof. Kypros Pilakoutas: “An economic, long lasting and energy efficient material” Prof. Kypros Pilakoutas: “An economic, long lasting and energy efficient material”

Within the European Research project ECOLANES scientists have developed a dry mix concrete which is reinforced with the recycled steel fibres. Their aim was to make the production of the concrete as energy efficient as possible, and using recycled materials is a key factor

September 2010