Using Human Kinetic Energy for Green Power Generation

Abstract

The need for electricity is growing due to the rising population. The important way to address this issue is that human activity can contribute to the production of green energy through energy-based activities like the kinetic energy of humans. Walking is one activity that people can perform every day. In this project, we design a hands-on experiment that involves convert an unfamiliar from a mere pedestrian step does not need fuel input to produce electrical energy. This research uses CD-ROM was utilized to produce vertical motion (which represented compressive foot strike) and (3–6) volt DC generator. It was possible to convert the kinetic energy of a 750-gram particle into electrical energy (4 volts) and to convert the kinetic energy of a 780-gram particle into electrical energy (4.92 volts) and use this electrical energy to switch on a lamp (3volts). Also design an Automatic Traffic Light Controller 555 timer IC by using a LED to signify a light signal, which switches on by using a battery (9 V).