Energy harvesting through the piezoelectric effect at sports venues

Author

Julius Evans

Graduation Date

2015

Document Type

Project

Program

Other

Program

Project (M.B.A.)--Humboldt State University, Business Administration, 2015

Committee Chair Name

Carol Telesky

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Business Administration, Piezoelectric effect, Business, Sports, Piezoelectricity, Energy harvesting, Sustainable technology, Sustainability, Kinetic energy, Sports venues

Abstract

This paper examines the significance of piezoelectric energy harvesting in sports venues and its role in influencing pro-environmental behavior in society. By implementing piezoelectric technology, venues have the ability to harness mass amounts of kinetic energy which would otherwise be lost to the environment. This has the potential to be an alternate source of energy harvesting. Furthermore, utilizing the sports industry with major social influence and appeal, could be a driver in sustainable development. The research will explore the kinetic energy and electrical charge generated from the various human components of a sporting event and its significance in monetary savings for the venue. Further research will also explore the potential of implementing a sustainable technology in the sports industry to further pro-environmental behavior.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/dz010s695

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