Solar Noise Barrier Industry Discovery and Prototyping
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) is proposing to support the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) by conducting background research, technical modeling and a prototype implementation plan for implementation of proposed solar noise barriers along to be determined highway corridors in North Carolina. The scope of work provides a framework that outlines a comprehensive, phased approach to evaluate the technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility of integrating solar photovoltaic technology into highway noise barriers. The work will conclude with a project report that documents the findings regarding the energy production modeling, stakeholder and utility engagement, capital and O&M cost analysis, and long-term monitoring considerations to successfully transition from a pilot-scale test to full-scale regional deployment.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $49,999.00
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Contract Numbers:
TT 2027-05
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Sponsor Organizations:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Research and Development
1549 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC United States 27699-1549 -
Managing Organizations:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Research and Development
1549 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC United States 27699-1549 -
Project Managers:
Gunthrop, Logan
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Performing Organizations:
NC Clean Energy Technology Center, North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7409
Raleigh, North Carolina United States 27695 -
Principal Investigators:
Samberg, Art
- Start Date: 20260801
- Expected Completion Date: 20270630
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: Transportation, Planning, Research, and Development
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Feasibility analysis; Implementation; Noise barriers; Prototypes; Solar energy
- Geographic Terms: North Carolina
- Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 02004658
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: North Carolina Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: TT 2027-05
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Sep 30 2026 11:25AM