piezoelectricity!

POWERleap is an intelligent floor product that converts wasted energy from pedestrian and vehicular traffic into electricity. The technology behind POWERleap's energy harvesting solution is piezoelectricity, where electricity is generated from an applied force of mechanical stress. POWERleap can be integrated within the urban infrastructures of city sidewalks, dance clubs, airport terminals, train stations, fitness centers, sport stadiums, university campuses; basically any place that has a high volume of people. The product represents the world's first viable human-powered, renewable energy source that can be scaled to significant levels. When faced with dwindling natural resources and growing urban sprawl, POWERleap highlights the way forward to a more sustainable energy future.

Here is a clip of the fascinating television show Next World on the Science Channel I saw last night.

YEAH Elizabeth Redmond!