Evaluation of Energy Harvesting from Pedestrian Movement Using Piezoelectric Flooring in Urban Mobility Infrastructure: A Case Study of “Les Fusilles” Metro Station, Algeria

Urban mobility infrastructure is a major energy consumer in rapidly growing cities. Piezoelectric flooring tiles offer a promising solution for harvesting energy from pedestrian movement and creating an eco-friendly path in public facilities with high-density occupancy. This study tests the hypothesis that installing piezoelectric tiles in high-traffic transit zones can generate measurable electrical energy. The Algiers metro station, Les Fusilles (LFU), was selected as the case study due to its consistently high passenger volume and strategic location within the city's transportation network. The methodology is structured in three stages: first, collecting baseline data on daily passenger numbers and electricity consumption at LFU station; second, conducting in situ observations of pedestrian patterns to identify optimal zones; and third, selecting the type of Waynergy tiles for this test based on their energy generation capacity, cost, and lifespan. Results show that installing the selected piezoelectric tiles in high-traffic zones could generate measurable electrical energy directly correlated with daily pedestrian frequency. This harvested energy can be used for station applications such as lighting and signage, or stored for later use. The findings confirm that Wayenergy piezoelectric flooring is a viable solution for enhancing urban sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting smart transportation systems in metropolitan environments.