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@article{174964,
        author = {Anmol D. Ganer and Avdhut P. Pawade and Akshat O. Kirsan and Yash J. Bandebuche and Mohit S. Dhage},
        title = {Hybrid Footstep Power Generation: A Sustainable Approach to Energy Harvesting},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1298-1301},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174964},
        abstract = {This research article shows a complete working system for Hybrid Footstep Power Generation. The growing demand for renewable energy has led to the exploration of innovative energy harvesting techniques. This study focuses on a hybrid footstep power generation system, integrating piezoelectric sensors and a solar panel to generate electricity. The proposed system harnesses mechanical energy from footsteps using piezoelectric transducers and supplements it with solar energy from a 9V photovoltaic panel. The generated power is conditioned using a full-wave bridge rectifier, capacitors, and an inverter circuit before being stored in a 12V lead-acid battery. An I2C-based 16x2 LCD display is used for real-time monitoring. Experimental results demonstrate the efficiency of combining piezoelectric and solar energy sources for low-power applications such as street lighting. The study highlights the feasibility, efficiency, and potential applications of hybrid footstep power generation in high-footfall areas like railway stations, shopping malls, and pedestrian walkways.},
        keywords = {Hybrid Energy, Footstep Power, Piezoelectric Sensors, Solar Power, Renewable Energy, Inverter Circuit, Energy Storage, Smart Cities},
        month = {April},
        }