solar freaking roadways
I think that this is a good replacement for the kilometers of idle roads. Harness ambient light to charge hybrid-electric vehicles, de-icing in winter, programmable lane and parking signage, culverts to carry fibre-optic cables and water on opposite sides.
Also, I wonder if they have conducted any cyclic testing for both low cycle fatigue and high cycle fatigue. Once the glass starts cracking and likely produces exposed sharp edges, tires will be punctured and lawsuits filed.
For better durability, making the glass thicker attenuates optical light transmission and makes the light more diffuse. This usually results in lower absorption efficiency of the photovoltaic cells.
I wish them the best in their endeavor and give them kudos for their progress so far, but I'll be surprised if this has the necessary long-term durability and affordability for many of the applications identified...