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The document outlines a project focused on designing and developing a piezoelectric energy harvesting floor that generates electrical energy from mechanical pressure, particularly from human footsteps. It aims to create an efficient system for sustainable power generation, targeting applications in high-foot-traffic areas like educational institutions. The study will evaluate the prototype's performance while acknowledging limitations such as the scope being confined to small-scale testing and basic energy storage mechanisms.

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Thesis Paper

The document outlines a project focused on designing and developing a piezoelectric energy harvesting floor that generates electrical energy from mechanical pressure, particularly from human footsteps. It aims to create an efficient system for sustainable power generation, targeting applications in high-foot-traffic areas like educational institutions. The study will evaluate the prototype's performance while acknowledging limitations such as the scope being confined to small-scale testing and basic energy storage mechanisms.

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Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation

Daet, Camarines Norte

College Of Computer Studies

Design and Development of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Floor

for

Sustainable Power Generation

Doc. Gerry P. Lopez


Adviser

Eric John Kenneth Briones

Febe S. Delos Santos

Denise Francine Nano

2025
Introduction

Project Context

The demand for energy harvesting technologies is growing as we continue to seek out

greener and more efficient solutions. Like a wind generator or solar cells, piezoelectricity is also

a type of technology used for energy harvesting.

Energy harvesting technologies capture and convert ambient energy from the surrounding

environment into usable electrical power. Among these, solar panels and wind turbines have

gained widespread adoption. However, another promising yet underutilized technology is

piezoelectric energy harvesting, which harnesses mechanical pressure and vibrations to generate

electricity.

Several research studies


Purpose and Description of the Project

Piezoelectricity is electrical energy harvested from mechanical pressure such as walking

motion. When pressure is applied on an object, a negative charge is created on the expanded side

and a positive charge is created on the compressed side. As this pressure is relieved, electric

current flows across the substance, generating usable power. This principle makes piezoelectric

energy harvesting floors an innovative and sustainable approach to capturing energy from human

activity.

This thesis explores the design and development of a piezoelectric energy harvesting

floor, aiming to create an efficient and practical system for sustainable power generation. By

integrating piezoelectric materials into flooring structures, everyday activities such as walking

can be transformed into a renewable energy source. The study investigates the optimal materials,

design configurations, and energy storage mechanisms to maximize power output and efficiency.

Furthermore, this will be beneficial to potential applications in public spaces, as we target

educational establishments like school grounds for this study.


Objectives of the Project

This project aims to design and develop a piezoelectric tile with a system that generates

electrical energy by converting pressure applied to them, typically from the weight of individuals

walking over them.

 To design, develop and evaluate a prototype piezoelectric energy harvesting floor that

generates electrical energy by converting pressure applied to the tiles, typically from the

weight of individuals walking over them.

 To incorporate efficient energy storage and management to ensure continuous and

reliable power output.

 Identify the challenges in developing a prototype piezoelectric energy harvesting floor

along:

o Low Energy Output

o High Initial Cost

o Durability and Wear

o Energy Storage and Management

o Material Selection

o Energy Generation and Output Optimization

o Electronic and Circuit Design


Scope and Limitation

This project focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of a prototype

piezoelectric energy harvesting floor capable of generating electrical energy from mechanical

pressure, particularly from human footsteps. It covers the selection and analysis of suitable

piezoelectric materials, the design and fabrication of a functional prototype, and the development

of an energy storage and management system to optimize power output. Additionally, the study

includes performance testing to evaluate energy conversion efficiency, durability, and real-world

applicability. The research also explores potential applications in high-foot-traffic areas such as

public walkways, transportation terminals, and educational institutions to assess the feasibility of

integrating this technology into sustainable energy solutions.

However, the study has certain limitations. It is confined to the development and testing

of a small-scale prototype, rather than a full-scale commercial implementation. Performance

testing will be conducted in a controlled environment, meaning external factors such as extreme

weather conditions, long-term wear and tear, and heavy loads will not be extensively analyzed.

The research will also focus on basic energy storage mechanisms without delving deeply into

advanced battery technologies or large-scale grid integration. Furthermore, the study is limited to

pedestrian-based energy harvesting, excluding applications for vehicles or industrial-scale energy

generation. While cost-effectiveness will be considered, a detailed economic feasibility analysis

for large-scale production is beyond the scope of this research. These limitations help define the

study's boundaries while ensuring a focused and achievable research objective.

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