Sustainable technology: Energy harvesting floors


Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 19-30
    By

    Poonam Chakravarty,

  • Indu Medisetti,

  • Mr.Jigar Pandya,

  1. Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Computer Science and Engineering /IT, Rai School of Engineering, Rai University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  2. Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering /IT Department, Rai School of Engineering, Rai University,, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications, Rai school of Engineering, Rai University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Abstract

The development of technology, particularly in the realm of sustainable energy solutions like energy harvesting floors, is pivotal in addressing environmental challenges and advancing towards a more sustainable future. Energy harvesting floors, kinetic or piezoelectric floors, use the piezoelectric effect to convert mechanical energy from footsteps into usable electricity. These innovative floors offer advantages, including renewable energy generation, sustainability, seamless integration into existing infrastructure, minimal maintenance requirements, and increased efficiency. By capturing the energy produced by foot traffic without more input, energy harvesting floors contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable power generation. Embracing sustainable technology like energy harvesting floors minimizes environmental impact and fosters a harmonious relationship between human activity and the natural world, paving the way for a resilient and balanced future for both people and the planet.

Keywords: Floor energy, tile energy, piezoelectric tiles, harvesting energy, Smart floor, sustainable energy.

[This article belongs to Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits ]

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Poonam Chakravarty, Indu Medisetti, Mr.Jigar Pandya. Sustainable technology: Energy harvesting floors. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2025; 15(01):19-30.
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Poonam Chakravarty, Indu Medisetti, Mr.Jigar Pandya. Sustainable technology: Energy harvesting floors. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2025; 15(01):19-30. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joeecc/article=2025/view=191509


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 04/12/2024
Accepted 12/12/2024
Published 06/01/2025
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