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Students' footsteps are lighting up a Kent Grammar School as Pavegen’s largest permanent installation to date converts footfall into a sustainable energy source. The installation consists of 24 kinetic tiles, covering over five meters of a corridor.
The installation is designed to not only generate electricity but also encourage the pupils and staff to engage with a tangible energy solution. It helps them recognise the opportunities for an innovative off-grid energy technology within high footfall areas, regardless of the weather.
The energy harnessed and converted from students' footsteps demonstrates the effectiveness of the system as a renewable energy source. The system was installed in a day, meaning there was little impact to the running of the school.
Not only does the system harvest energy but the tiles are fitted with wireless technology which provides detailed real-time feedback to pupils, parents and staff of the power generated.
Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 11 October 2013
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