I remember hearing about this a while ago and thought it was such a cool idea and was looking it up and came across this blog with the link to the World Architecture News Article about PAVEMENT ENERGY!!!
I think its the greatest idea ever. And so simple. The concept is using our steps to create energy. So every time you step down on the ‘ground,’ the movement creates kinetic energy which is stored. Each slab generates 2.1 watts per hour when located in an area with high footfall.Based on a hit rate of a footstep every 4-10 seconds. It doesn’t create a huge amount, but enough to run lights in a building, computers, street lighting or traffic lights. I guess right now the cost needs to go down before they can use it. Such a great concept. Oh and just to top it off – its made of recycled rubber tires.
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