Sustainable Design of Speed Breaker for Production of Electricity Using Piezoelectric Materials

Energy is a very essential element of our everyday lives. With the increasing dependency of humans on machines, the energy requirements are also on the rise. This coupled with an increase in population has created a massive demand for energy in the world. The majority of this demand is generated by fossil fuels and other conventional sources of energy. This is why natural resources are depleting at an enormous rate. Also, the high consumption of fossil fuels has been contributing to the pollution which has led to adverse effects on the global climate. The shift to Non-conventional energy sources is occurring at a very slow rate and this can be changed by increasing the applications of non-conventional sources of energy in the real world. This research project shows the possibility of harnessing the wasted kinetic energy of moving vehicles. This kinetic energy is converted to mechanical/vibrational energy using a speed breaker model, which is finally converted to electrical energy using piezoelectric materials. This clean energy in the form of electrical energy can be used to recharge batteries, lighting the streets or to power traffic lights. Less dependence on fossil fuels and shifting to renewable energy sources is the only way for sustainable development and a high quality of life.