16/04/2026
🇯🇵 People’s footsteps are being converted into electricity in Japan
In Japan, special piezoceramic tiles are used to generate electricity from the pressure of people’s footsteps. When you step on them, the tiles bend, creating a mechanical tension that the piezoelectric material converts into electricity.
About 2.4 million people contribute to this system at Shibuya Station every day.
The energy generated is used to power LED lights, displays, and sensors. This method is very useful for sustainable energy and modern urban infrastructure.
