Energy Harvesting from Road Pavement Vibrations: Piezoelectric and Thermoelectric Approaches

March 27, 2026Open Access

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This research aims to compare piezoelectric and thermoelectric energy harvesting methods in road pavements.
Developed theoretical models for piezoelectric and thermoelectric energy generation.
Conducted finite element simulations to assess pavement vibration energy yield.
Evaluated energy output under varying traffic volumes and thermal conditions.
Proposed a hybrid power management system using maximum power point tracking.
Piezoelectric energy yield ranged from 2.1 to 13.5 kWh/m²/year based on traffic volume and road class.
Thermoelectric energy yield predicted between 1.0 to 3.4 kWh/m²/year based on pavement temperature gradients.
Hybrid system efficiency is projected to exceed 68%.

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Comparative study evaluates energy yield from pavement vibrations in tropical and sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting efficient harvesting solutions.

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