Meanwhile in Japan

[ggmopa]

Every step you take generates electricity: How Japan’s innovative technology is turning walkers into power sources​

Japan is harnessing the power of footsteps through piezoelectric technology, turning everyday walking into usable electrical energy. Installed in busy areas such as Shibuya Station, this innovation helps power low-energy devices and demonstrates a practical approach to renewable energy generation in urban spaces. Although each step produces only a small amount of electricity, the overall impact can be meaningful in crowded public areas.​

 

[Dopious]

Looks like an expensive way of generating energy.

 

[ggmopa]

Looks like an epensive way of generating energy.

Only 4000 thousand square ft required to power your camping torch

 

[SilverClouds]

I mean they have tons of pedestrians so kinda makes sense to implement this nevertheless

 

[Octavia]

Every step you take generates electricity: How Japan’s innovative technology is turning walkers into power sources​

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Japan is harnessing the power of footsteps through piezoelectric technology, turning everyday walking into usable electrical energy. Installed in busy areas such as Shibuya Station, this innovation helps power low-energy devices and demonstrates a practical approach to renewable energy generation in urban spaces. Although each step produces only a small amount of electricity, the overall impact can be meaningful in crowded public areas.​

its not worth it.

2 watt per step..

You need millions of steps for it to be meaningful,

So cost outweighs the electricity generated.



Potato batteries would probably generate more at a cheaper cost tbh.

 

[t0mmy]

Did someone say... Potato!?!?

 

[Octavia]

Did someone say... Potato!?!?

Yes! POT-A-TO

 

[t0mmy]

Yes! POT-A-TO

 

[RiskyStuff]

Weird, outside the box thinking. My type of stuff.

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Looks like an expensive way of generating energy.

But if you create this at home... who knows what the future will bring.

For now it's a cool idea, bad execution.

My favorite energy hack is buying a macbook and iphone. And of course automation and outsourcing, so I don't have to do clicks by myself.