'Pavement power' may light up French city (w/ Video)
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 05:56
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Authorities in Toulouse in the south-west of France are considering a proposal to install "pavement power" technology that would use the energy provided by pedestrians to generate electricity to run the street lamps. A trial section of eight modules already installed in the city produces 50-60 watts, which is enough to power a nearby street lamp.