Pavegen’s patented systems produce around 3 joules of energy per footstep or up to 5 watts of power while someone is walking. However, when comparing the energy in a step to other forces of nature like solar and wind, as expected, the energy from a single step is small—enough to power a 5W bulb for one second.
But Pavegen’s return on investment doesn’t come from its electrical output; it comes from its input—humans. Our mission is not to replace other energy products but to harness that small, tangible spark of human energy in ingenious ways, from interactive lighting to phone charging. By doing so, we help generate a spark of curiosity that ignites a blaze of meaningful action.
We often get asked, “Can Pavegen power my “...”?” For most projects, we recommend focusing on our core energy applications—interactive lighting and phone charging—due to cost, time, and practicality.
However, with sufficient budget, time, and expected footfall, we offer an energy contribution model, where the energy generated by Pavegen can supplement an external system. This model works best for low-consumption systems where Pavegen’s contribution is both meaningful and educational.
Just as solar only produces energy when the sun shines, Pavegen generates power only when people step, meaning we can never guarantee a fixed power output.
