2nd floor platform with solar power generation

Could a kinetic floor tile be more efficient than a standard solar panel?

A kinetic floor tile that also housed a bendable solar panel could be 66% as efficient as a standard solar panel but could also continue generating electricity when the sun went down. This is not science fiction, a French company called Wattway is working on solar roads that could soak up the sun’s energy 90% of the day.

How does a solar walkway work?

The Solar Walkway uses solar energy from the sun to generate power. This power is fed back directly to the local grid or stored in a battery. The electricity can be used to power lights, charge vehicles, or other electronic devices. The floor tiles contain LED lights and are covered with a walkable glass layer to encourage engagement with citizens.

How much energy does a walkway solar panel generate?

The panels have an efficiency rating of two-thirds of regular PV panels. They generate up to 35Wp. Each module is 60 x 60 cm. The energy generated is sent back into the grid. 9 sensors on every Walkway module make the floor a powerful touchpad with endless possibilities.

What is a walkable solar panel?

Each of our modules are composed of walkable solar panels each 60x60 cm, with a top layer of sturdy anti-slip glass and can produce upto 35Wattpeak. All in all, it corresponds to 70% of energy efficiency of a regular solar panel, and the Energy floors can be connected to the local grid, or to a battery system.

Who is energy floors?

Energy Floors develops, sells and rents innovative floor systems that generate energy. A smart and interactive solution that makes sustainability visible. Everyone who steps on them realize that they are making an impact. The installations produce energy, and, most importantly, they make it visible !

What are energy floors & how do they work?

With Energy Floors, the floor becomes sustainable and smart, collecting data in real-time on the amount of people and their movements. For example with “The Walker” a city can have a feedback on the number of people who passed on their energy floors, and in which direction they where going : a useful tool for city management. 3.