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.

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

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