Alternative Renewable Energy Producing Systems by Utilizing Piezoelectric Transducers

Abstract

Main purpose of this manuscript is to show and discuss some alternative renewable energy producing systems by utilizing piezoelectric crystal materials. It is known that piezoelectric materials have the ability to produce electricity from mechanical strain. This type of materials can be used for renewable energy production. In this study, 5 different designs are introduced as alternative energy producing systems by using piezoelectric materials. These kinds of systems utilizing piezoelectric materials need mechanical vibration for electricity producing. This mechanical vibration can be obtained from various sources such as wind or wave. These 4 designs are conceptual and it open to further improvements and critics. A major advantage of piezoelectric crystals over conventional materials such as the solar panels or thermoelectric generators used in renewable energy production is the significant cost efficiency and lower depreciation time.