The first photovoltaic highway is under construction in Dubai

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The Green Spine promises to be not only a roadway for more efficient and sustainable transport, but also a whole area of circular economy.

Over the past two decades, Dubai has gained increasing notoriety around the world, mainly due to the titanic mega-projects that have made it the talk of the town for all sorts of reasons. The most recent is The Green Spine, a gigantic photovoltaic highway that will make all mobility solar-powered and ultra-efficient.

A photovoltaic highway: Dubai aims for a green megaproject

The United Arab Emirates has built up a solid economic power base thanks to oil, of which it still has a monopoly. However, with the world heading towards a total decarbonisation of economies, the state authorities feel a strong sense of urgency to diversify their economy away from dependence on fossil fuels.

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Source: Eco News

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