- India’s first solar roof cycling track was inaugurated in Hyderabad city.
- This innovative solar roof cycling track has been named ‘Healthway’.
- It is a three-lane track which is 4.5 meters wide, with a strip of green grass of one meter on either side.
Location and features of the cycling track
- The track is located along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between the main carriageway and the service road.
- Its total length is 23 kilometers and it consists of two sections: a pink line of 8.5 kilometers and a blue line of 14.5 kilometers.
- The track is three lanes wide, measuring 4.5 metres, with one meter of green space on each side.
Facilities and Services Available
- The cycling track is designed as a hub for cyclists and visitors.
- It provides amenities like adequate parking space, surveillance cameras, food courts, drinking water, first aid facilities and toilets.
- Additionally, there will be bicycle repair shops, bicycle docking stations, rental services and more to enhance the visitor experience.
Solar Energy Generation and Environmental Benefits
- A total of 16,000 solar panels have been installed along the track.
- These solar panels generate 16 megawatts (MW) of power, which is used to illuminate the track at night and provide protection to cyclists from sun, rain and adverse weather conditions.
- This initiative is in line with sustainability goals and promotes eco-friendly transportation options.