Transforming Highway Infrastructure into Renewable Energy Sources
Imagine highways that don't just consume energy, they generate it. Our system transforms wasted kinetic energy, wind forces, and road vibrations into clean, usable electricity.
Three independent harvesting modules working in harmony: Wind Turbines, Kinetic Rollers, and Piezoelectric Sensors, all orchestrated by intelligent automation to power street lighting without grid dependency.
Wind: 60-90W continuous
Kinetic: 2.3kW daily
Piezo: 15V DC (240kW/km)
6V battery with intelligent charge management and diode-protected reverse-flow prevention
Automated street lighting with motion-activated on/off control for maximum efficiency
100% renewable, zero emissions, minimal ecological footprint with sustainable materials
Three modules harvest energy simultaneously from wind, kinetic motion, and road vibrations
Centralized 6V battery with intelligent charge management and protection circuits
8051 microcontroller orchestrates lighting based on ambient light and vehicle presence
Street lights activate only when needed, creating a completely self-sufficient system
Mentor: Dr. Mandeep Singh (Professor, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering)
Institution: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
Duration: July 2016 - December 2016
A collaborative undergraduate research project exploring the intersection of renewable energy, embedded systems, and sustainable infrastructure design.
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