Solar Roads. Kinetic sciences are not the only avenue being explored to transform roads from inactive thoroughfares into energy-creating entities. Since 2009, Scott and Julie Brusaw have been developing a system of structurally engineered solar tiles for road use. These solar tiles are not only capable of producing electricity from sunlight, but they can also handle loads up to 125 tons. This technology could eventually transform America’s 31,250.86 square miles of roads, parking lots, driveways, playgrounds, bike paths, and sidewalks into the world’s largest power network.