Energy Harvesting Technologies in Highway Systems: A Review
Tole Sutikno, Tri Wahono, Hendril Satrian Purnama
Abstract
Energy harvesting technology research has progressed significantly in recent years due to the increasing demand for alternative energy sources. One of the most promising methods of supplying renewable energy has been successfully put on the road, known as energy harvesting technology. There are four energy harvesting technologies on the roadway: solar, piezoelectric, thermoelectric, and geothermal. This paper discusses the development of energy harvesting technology on roadway other than geothermal, examines the basic principles of energy harvesting technology on the roadway, and provides an analysis and comparison of these technologies. Energy harvesting technology from energy conversion factors, weaknesses, and advantages that are most likely to be applied on the roadway is piezoelectric.
