Walk and light up the city: this revolutionary technology transforms every step into electrical energy!
Discover how your daily steps could become a sustainable source of energy and contribute to the reforestation of mangroves!
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An energy innovation presented at the Global Future Energy Summit
During the Future World Energy Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabia new technology can transform visitors' footsteps into electricity. This innovation, developed by the London company Pavegenuses the kinetic energy of footsteps to power applications dedicated to planting mangrove trees. This innovative system arouses keen interest among participants and investors attentive to ecological solutions.
How does this technology work?
The principle is simple: each tile contains a electromagnetic generator activated by the weight of our steps. “When you walk on the tile, the downward movement causes a flywheel to rotate, which transforms kinetic energy into off-grid electricity,” explains Farah Rashid, sales manager at Pavegen. This demonstrates a perfect fusion between modern technology and environmental sustainability.
A luminous and ecological impact
Although each step produces only one small amount of energy (from 3 to 5 joules), the accumulation of steps can illuminate LED street lights, charge mobile devices or even irrigate vertical gardens. These installations are already in place in more than 37 countries and continue to expand to diverse urban environments. The overall impact of these installations thus becomes a powerful testimony to sustainable innovation in action.
Technology serving the environment
Beyond energy production, the interactive tiles of Pavegen also have an educational and environmental role. At Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, the tiles connect Terminals 1 and 2, displaying in real time the amount of energy generated by passengers' footsteps. “Our goal is to engage the public on environmental issues and encourage them to interact with their built environment,” adds Ms. Rashid. This strategy aims to transform each passing space into an opportunity for learning and awareness.
Iconic installations around the globe
Pavegen tiles have been used in busy locations like Dupont Circle in Washington to power LED lightingas well as in transport hubs across the UK to power screens and mobile phone charging stations. They are omnipresent in shopping malls, train stations and other public places. Each installation is a step towards a future where public spaces directly contribute to urban sustainability.
A significant event: the Paris Marathon
One of the most important installations took place during the 2013 Paris Marathon, where 176 tiles were placed on the finish line of the Champs-Élyséesusing runners' footsteps to generate electricity. This installation not only showed the effectiveness of the technology in large format but also made spectators aware of the importance of ecological innovation.
Games and interactive experiences
The data generated by footsteps can also be used to create games and interactive experiencesthereby strengthening user engagement with the technology. These fun and educational experiences allow participants to see the immediate impact of their actions on the environment, which reinforces the message of environmental responsibility and active participation.
Towards combined solar innovation
In addition to kinetic energy, Pavegen is currently developing a hybrid solar panel system, combining solar energy and kinetic energy, scheduled to be launched this summer. This next step represents a big leap forward in the quest for renewable and interactive energy solutions, offering a new way of thinking about integrating green technology into our daily lives.
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This article explores the innovation behind Pavegen's tiles that convert footsteps into electrical energy, their global use for various energy and eco applications, and their future plans to integrate solar energy. This system promises to transform our daily walk into a true source of renewable energy.
Source : Pavegen
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