SolarPath [solar/kinetic power system]

The price of solar is now cheaper than burning fossil fuels in many world markets, with economists predicting costs lower than fossil fuels across all world markets by 2024 [1]. Solar energy is cheap, plentiful, and most importantly, it is renewable. With the effects of climate change being more pronounced as our dependence on fossil fuels increases, it is now paramount that we find alternative solutions to our energy demands.Solentic Energy's SolarPathTM is part of the solution. Combining both solar cells and kinetic motion to provide energy to nearby buildings and to help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. By harnessing multiple methods of energy generation, SolarPathTM can produce more energy throughout the day, even if the sun's not shining. This gives SolarPathTM a unique advantage over competitive products – some of which only generate electricity using a single method.SolarPathTM uses kinetic energy as a complementary method of generating energy. The primary area of installation would be busy sidewalks and pathways. Sidewalks located in sunny high traffic areas such as beaches and parks would be ideal since there is adequate sunlight and a large amount of foot traffic throughout the day.