Missouri DOT testing solar-powered roadwaysJuly 20th,2016- the panels will generate energy sufficient to power the rest of area. Also, according to MoDOT, the panels will be equipped with a heating component to promote snow removal in the winter, while light-emitting diodes (LED) will replace the painted stripes on the road lanes in order to maximize the area available year-round for solar harvesting. MoDOT will be capable of reprogramming the lights in the event of lane closures, road work or other disruptions. https://www.builtworlds.com/news/2016/7/20/missouri-dot-takes-first-step-toward-solar-powered-roads