A new technology has emerged that allows you to generate electricity with your footsteps. Yes, you heard it right! A company based in the United Kingdom, called Pavegen, has developed this innovative technology.
During the World Future Energy Conference in the United Arab Emirates, Pavegen showcased this technology. Each tile created by the company contains an electromagnetic generator underneath. When you step on the tile, the generator moves, generating electricity.
The company claims that this energy can be converted into electricity. Although the energy produced by the tiles is relatively low, it can still be used to power streetlights and charge small devices.
In Washington, Pavegen’s tiles are being used to power LED lights, and they have also been installed in various locations across the UK to provide electricity to monitors and mobile phone charging stations.
According to Lawrence Kemball-Cook, the founder of the company, the energy generated by walking on the tiles can be transferred to batteries or devices. He also mentioned that these tiles have been installed in more than 37 countries and can even be used to power various games by capturing footstep data.
Additionally, Pavegen is working on developing hybrid tiles that combine solar energy with energy generated by footsteps. The company aims to introduce these solar-hybrid tiles next year during the summer season.
