Assessment of Piezoelectric Materials for Roadway Energy Harvesting Cost of Energy and Demonstration Roadmap, Draft Consultant Report

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2013-007-D

Abstract:
Piezoelectric materials for the purpose of harvesting energy from roadways are discussed. A literature review of recent demonstrations and applicable technologies is provided, and a summary of relevant data is extracted from the literature. The data is used for inputs into a cost model to examine the minimum cost and performance metrics which are needed to calculate a levelized cost of energy over the estimated lifetime of the piezoelectric roadway system. The cost of energy is computed using vendor-supplied information. However, simplified traffic models are used to cross-check vendor claims and determine which factors contribute to uncertainty about the cost of energy.

Author(s):  DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, Davion Hill, Arun Agarwal, Nellie Tong

Commission Division:    Technology Systems Division - R&D, PIER (500)

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PIER Program Area:    Energy Systems Integration

Date Published:    February 2013

Date On Line:    02/27/2013

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