ABSTRACT
The companies and products that stick out in the world of innovation are those that solve specific problems effectively and with resources never before considered. With the pressure to outlive the reserves of fossil fuels and accommodate growing populations of cities, innovations in energy production emerge in an ever-expanding world of technology. The emerging technology generates power by harnessing the energy of human footsteps. Founded in 2009 by Lawrence Kemball-Cook, Pavegen designs, manufactures, and installs the flooring, data, and energy-providing tile. The technology of the floor tile has also evolved greatly during the company's lifespan and shows room for further development. By adding the technology that extends productive hours into the night through electrification, such improved facilities offer the opportunity for more soccer clubs and teams to form. Two clear steps to spreading the technology include advancing the energy output per step and bringing the price down to be cost-competitive with regular floor material.
