A floor
tile has been designed in the UK. That product is called Pavegen and it converts
kinetic energy in electric energy from pedestrians’ footsteps. Energy is
stored in a battery and used for various low power applications although its aim
usually is to obtain enough energy to light lamps and traffic lights.
In some
cases the 5% of the electricity is used to light a central lamp in order to
increase the citizens’ participation. The ideal
sites are busy streets, transport hubs, events and shopping centres.
The product
is waterproof and can be used efficiently outdoor and indoor. The surface of
the slab is made from 100% recycled rubber from car tyres and the base of the
floor tile is constructed from over 80% recycled materials.
