Floor tiles convert footsteps into electricity

There's no denying that we adore renewable energy sources, but some types of renewables are cooler than others. We are talking here about the process of producing electricity from footsteps.

Pavegen tiles are used to generate this sort of kinetic energy, and each step may generate up to 7W of off-grid electricity. In 36 locations throughout the world, this technology has already been implemented 200 times, making roadways more intelligent.

This is because the novel walkway is very efficient, using the energy that is generated through footsteps to power street lighting, displays, speakers, and alarms. It even stores the energy it produces during the day for use at night.
Where are these walkways installed? What data do they collect? How much energy do they produce in total? What is the science, engineering, and technology behind how they work? We answer all these questions and more and bring you footage of the tiles in action.

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[chrishayes]

this being a viable energy solution is as real as leprechauns and samsquanch.

[julius-stark]

They only last 5 years? I'm also curious how they hold up against snow, rain, and human stupidity (someone is going to pee/vomit drop food on those things on a regular basis).

[HateHater]

Imagine this tech in running tracks and skate parks or even roads

[jeanmichel]

Too much use of ressources for only few watts generated. Always think about the EROEI of those so called energy sources.

[thomasfisher-york]

You need to tell us how much energy is harvested. You lose a lot of credibility when you only tell us power. 7 Watts from a step is power, i.e. the rate of generating energy. If we assume a step generates 7 W for 1/2 second, then that is 3.5 joules. If they last for 20 million steps, that's 70 million Joules, or about 20 kilowatt-hours, which is worth about $4. Each tile certainly costs more than that to make/install/maintain. I'm very doubtful that even in an off grid location this would be a cost-effective way to generate electric power, when compared to say solar+batteries.

[tylerwestover]

Its a geared regular generator when push down it spins the otherway. Not piezo Look at 00:19

[Realiziumworldwide]

I think this one is based on piezoelectric effect.

[thomaswade]

Seems like this would be down right dangerous to run on, never mind them bein interspersed, technology just like this has been prototype-only for over a decade

[yassinebouchoucha]

another "freaking solar road ways" defying the law of thermodynamics,

[moawiz]

Can you please tell me the estimate cost for 1 meter square area???

[subhikshavarma]

Hi do we have kinetic footfall vendors India?

[cck]

If it's generator than there is no peizo electric effect.

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[lionelfox]

I'm gonna call it now, the future generations are gonna do TikTok dances on these pavements as a Trend to try to sell this stuff to people. And it's gonna work.

[Eterrath]

>ridiculous invention
>unviable
>"lithium"

[SuperJboy]

I assume this will feel like walking in sand

[FumblsTheSniper]

This would be energy-neutral if it lasted more than a day under the stress of the public stomping all over the fancy new toy.

[RetroMMA]

I'll charge some randos Tesla when they buy me food, amirite?