Futuristic aviary design uses piezoelectric energy to mimic bird movements
A combination aviary and bird-watching platform in China’s Suzhou Taihu Lakeside National Wetland Park, this...
New material converts sunlight, heat, and movement into electricity—at the same time
Like harnessing the power of the sun or getting a charge from physical movement, the conversion of ambient energy...
California looks to its roads for new source of renewable energy
California is putting $2 million into research to determine whether gridlock can be a beneficial source of electricity....
Margot Krasojevic designs Belgrade trolly system powered by piezoelectricity
[gallery_extend] The project uses 3d-printed piezoelectric cells applied to each trolley pole, trolley...
Engineers have found a way to harvest wind energy from trees
Imagine if a world full of forests generated all the energy we need. That dream could become reality with a new...
Delta V is the first hybrid-energy independent smart phone
‘Delta V’ is the first hybrid-energy independent mobile phone. The phone charges using 3 different ways of...
Virginia Tech's New Piezoelectric Charger Can Power Your Cell Phone With a Simple Shake
What happens if you're on the move and your cell phone runs out of batteries? For most people, it means waiting...
Bacteria-Eating Viruses Could Lead to Cell Phones That Never Need to be Plugged In
If you own a cell phone, chances are you charge it up at least once a day from the mains—but research from a...
ES Pipe Waterwheel Generates Hydroelectricity Every Time You Turn on the Tap
Here at Inhabitat we love discovering products that generate power from everyday activities - innovations like...
Amazing Biodegradable Piezo-Art Pavilion by 3XN Generates its Own Energy
Danish architects 3XN have created a swirling art installation that features some of the most advanced building...
Solar-Powered Piezoelectric Sports Stadium Breaks Ground in India
[gallery_extend] Each section, or ripple, contains a different sporting activity space. The “droplets”...
New Piezoelectric Railways Harvest Energy From Passing Trains
Piezoelectric technology generates energy from pressure and stress on certain surfaces, and we've seen it harvest...
Vein-Like Piezoelectric Shower Harvests Kinetic Energy to Heat Water
This incredible concept for a self-heating piezoelectric shower combines inspiration from the human body’s circulatory...
POWERleap Harnesses Energy From Foot Steps!
Here's a brilliant invention that makes us wonder why all city sidewalks aren't covered in piezoelectric tiles....
