Our analysis in this paper investigates the possibility of installing piezoelectric materials in Dhaka shopping malls to captivate renewable energy from human footsteps. Micro and macro harvesting technologies are crucial for sustainable energy solutions as the demand for electricity in cities augments with depleting fossil fuels. When situated in congested traffic points, piezoelectric tiles convert mechanical stress from foot traffic into electrical energy. The viability of this experiment is demonstrated via a prototype circuit that consists of piezo plates, a rectifier, a capacitor, and a rechargeable battery. Thousands of piezoelectric units coupled together can produce a significant amount of electricity to run digital devices and lighting, according to calculations based on Bashundhara City Mall. The results help us conclude that piezoelectric energy harvesting has the potential to be economically and environmentally feasible for Bangladesh's energy infrastructure.
Published in: 8th IEOM Bangladesh International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: December 20
-21
, 2025
ISBN: 979-8-3507-4441-5
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767