Pavegen transforms every step into electrical energy, an innovation that could save millions and revolutionize urban consumption.
In a world where we seek to optimize the energy consumptioninventions arise millionaires that take advantage of unconventional renewable sources. Beyond solar, wind or hydraulic energy, the kinetic energy from our footsteps can be transformed into electricity, providing a sustainable solution for the future.
The use of these technologies opens up new opportunities to generate clean energy in urban spaces, providing innovation in the search for a responsible and efficient consumption. In that same sense, this type of development could reduce the dependence on traditional sources and minimize the environmental impacttransforming even everyday activities into acts of sustainability.
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What are the tiles that create electrical energy?
This innovative invention of the company Pavegencreated in 2009, promises to revolutionize the way people generate energy in urban environments. Made from 80% recycled recycled materialsThese tiles are not only water resistant, but they also withstand up to five years of intensive use, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as shopping malls or festivals, among many other use cases.
The operation of these tiles is simple but ingenious: when you step on them, an internal system of generators is activated that convert kinetic energy into electricityThis energy is stored in batteries that can then power devices such as street lamps or LED screens. Each step generates between 2 and 5 Joules, which seems small on an individual level, but the impact increases significantly at large events or in crowded areas.
Sustainability experts highlight the potential of this type of technology, although they point out that Its high cost and the limited energy it can generate are still important barriers. However, their ability to supply energy in rural areas or areas without access to electricity grids positions Pavegen tiles as an interesting option for small-scale projects.
The debate about their viability on a large scale remains open. Could these tiles one day power an entire city? In the meantime, their application in mass events or public facilities continues to demonstrate that the future of sustainable energy may literally be at our feet.
Source: Ambito
