Power generation through road speed breakers — An experimental approach

The Road Power Generation system is a new type of clean, green, unconventional source of energy. As it works by reusing the wasted energy that caused by the vehicles passing through the system, the kinetic energy can be converted to electrical energy. This process of reusing the wasted energy is considered as a low budget electricity production. Which can be used in powering roadway signs, street lights, and storage systems for back-up and emergency power. Road Power Generation (RPG) produces energy 24 hours a day. Millions of vehicles are traveling on our roads. The kinetic energy from these moving vehicles can be utilized in converting pressure mechanical energy into electrical energy. The method used to generate electricity nowadays in the UAE is based on petrol and nuclear. The RPG will help the economy by producing electricity at less cost than the petrol and nuclear. In this paper, an experimental approach is presented in order to prove the concept of operation of the road power generation system as a usable form of energy.