ABSTRACT
Photovoltaies is expanding into new market segments. Photovoltaic noise barriers (PVNB) along motorways and railways permit today one of the most economic applications of grid-connected PV w ith the additional benefits of large scale plants (typical installed power: more than 100 kWp) and no extra land consumption. The aim of this study is to reveal the large potential that can be exploited for PV on noise barriers with the overall objective of raising the share of renewable energies for the EU's electricity market. In contrast to many PV-potential studies published before, this proposal is focusing on PVNB only, as one of the cheapest ways to implement large scale grid-connected PV installations.
