Energy Generating Tiles, Piezoelectric flooring represents a creative and sustainable

Piezoelectric flooring is an innovative technology
that converts mechanical stress—such as
footsteps—into electrical energy. It captures the
kinetic energy produced by people walking or
vehicles passing and transforms it into usable
electricity. This concept supports sustainable
urban design by utilizing daily movement to power
lighting, sensors, and other low-energy systems.

1. Energy Generating Tiles

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction History Principle
Conclusion
Disadvantages
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Advantages ApplicationsExamples
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Materials

3. Introduction
01
Piezoelectric flooring is an innovative technology
that converts mechanical stress—such as
footsteps—into electrical energy. It captures the
kinetic energy produced by people walking or
vehicles passing and transforms it into usable
electricity. This concept supports sustainable
urban design by utilizing daily movement to power
lighting, sensors, and other low-energy systems.

4. History
02
The piezoelectric effect was discovered in
1880by French physicists Pierre and
Jacques Curie. They found that certain
crystals could produce an electric charge
when mechanically deformed.
In the 2000s, engineers began integrating
this principle into building materials. By
2012, companies like Pavegen(UK)
began commercializing energy-
generating floor tiles used in public
spaces, schools, and transportation hubs
worldwide.

5. Principle
03
The system is based on the piezoelectric effect, where specific materials (like
PZT or PVDF) generate an electric voltage when subjected to pressure.
When a person steps on a tile:
1. Pressure is applied to the embedded piezoelectric material.
2. The material deforms slightly, creating a voltage difference.
3. This energy is collected and either stored in batteries or used immediately to
power LEDs or sensors.

6. Materials
04
Typical components used in piezoelectric
flooring include:
.Piezoelectric Materials:Lead Zirconate
Titanate(PZT), Quartz, or PVDF polymer
films.
.Top Surface:Tough materials like ceramic,
recycled rubber, or composite resin to
withstand pressure.
.Electrodes:Copper or silver layers to capture
the electrical charge.
.Backing & Wiring:Conductive circuits for
energy transfer and storage units
(batteries or capacitors).

7. Advantages
05
.Generates renewable energy from everyday
movement.
.Reduces dependence on regular power
sources.
.Can operate in crowded urban areas where
energy demand is high.
.Enhances public engagement with
sustainability.
.Integrates seamlessly into modern
architectural design.

8. Disadvantage
06
.High cost:Installation costs range between $700–$2000 per m².
.Low power output:Only 2–10 joules per step, suitable for small-
scale applications.
.Complex integration:Requires storage and control systems to
manage the generated energy.

9. Applications
07
Public spaces:Pathways, parks, and plazas that light up as people
walk.
Transportation hubs:Airports, metro stations, and train platforms.
Sports facilities:Gyms and stadiums where movement is constant.
Educational buildings:Demonstrating sustainability in practice.
Smart cities:Integration with sensors, lighting, and data systems.

11. Examples
08
.Pavegen, London:Installed in Heathrow Airport and Oxford Street.
.Energy Floors, Netherlands:Used for interactive dance floors that
generate electricity.
.Tokyo Train Stations:projects to harvest passenger foot traffic
energy.

13. Conclusion
09
Piezoelectric flooring represents a creative and sustainable
step toward smart energy generationin urban
environments. Though it cannot replace large-scale power
sources, it plays a heavy role in creating interactive, and
eco-friendly spaces.
With ongoing research and cost reduction, energy-
generating tiles may soon become a common feature in the
architecture of future cities.

14. References
●Curie, P. & Curie, J. (1880). Development of the Piezoelectric Effect in Crystals.
●PavegenSystems Ltd. (Official website & case studies).
●Energy Floors (Netherlands).
●IEEE Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2021.
●Smart Materials and Structures, Elsevier, 2023.