STEP INTO THE FUTURE
Since it began in 2009, the pioneering energy-generating floor tile technology from Pavegen has been used in over 100 successful installations worldwide. Now, the company has launched its V3 technology- an even smarter and more efficient system.
With the ability to generate energy using the movement of footsteps, Pavegen floor tiles have paved the way for a more energy-efficient future.
Pavegen is a multifunctional custom flooring system. Each tile is equipped with a wireless API that transmits real- time movement data analytics, whilst directly producing power when and where it is needed. Pavegen is also able to connect to a range of mobile devices and building management systems.
Founded in 2009 by industrial design engineer and graduate Laurence Kemball-Cook, the Pavegen concept was created whilst researching kinetic off-grid energy solutions in environments where low-carbon technologies like solar and wind are not practical. Pavegen tiles can be used in both indoor and outdoor locations and work best where there is high footfall, such as retail and transport hubs.
The technology is integrated, discreetly, into the existing environment, underfoot. Permanent installations include three schools in the UK, the entrance of a large office and an installation at Federation Square, Melbourne – to name a few. Pavegen units are also available in modular form for use at events, such as exhibitions and marketing campaigns, to demonstrate their commitment to innovation, sustainability and CSR initiatives.
Now, Pavegen has made a further breakthrough with a brand new product as part of its shift into smart city installations.
The new Pavegen technology, known as V3, is sleeker and far more efficient, generating over 200 times more power than the first model manufactured in 2009. Pavegen technology is focusing on Floor, Energy and Data, whilst shifting its focus from kinetic- only vision into smart floors and the business of data.
Its new unique triangular design maximises energy output and data
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capture. Its high durability and simple deployability allows Pavegen to generate renewable energy where and when it is needed. Pavegen’s flooring is entirely customisable to reflect any brand identity with the ability to seamlessly integrate into any indoor or outdoor location.
“We’ve created a
product that can reshape the way people move in our cities and, our ability to connect physical and digital worlds through a single footstep.”
The energy generated from Pavegen can be utilised to bring advertising campaigns to life. The simple, on- demand solution can also improve safety by powering off-grid lighting by illuminating your path as you walk. The company has also developed a bespoke high-spec LED matrix using 90% efficient drivers, which ensures that our renewable source is powered entirely through footfall.
The new technology has also increased data applications, which includes a comprehensive analysis of consumer patterns by continuous footfall tracking and heat mapping. Bridging the gap between the digital and the physical worlds allows Pavegen to integrate perfectly within the smart city infrastructure.
Pavegen CEO and Founder, Laurence Kemball-Cook, said: “This is the biggest moment in Pavegen’s history. We’ve created a product that can reshape the way people move in our cities and, with current digitisation, our ability to connect physical and digital worlds through a single footstep places us at the forefront of the footfall energy-harvesting market.”
www.pavegen.com
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All photos by: PAVEGEN Pictured - Laurence Kemball-Cook
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