International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 10, Issue Number 1
Available Online: 2 April 2026
Author/s:
Calingasan, Hannah Rozelle Y.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (hannahcalingasan9@gmail.com)
San Pedro, Reana Riz T.
Mangubat, Francis Yuan P.
Advincula, Raenne Janssen N.
Villanada, Jianne Raine M.
Garcia, Aziah Azhley E.
Maggay, Precious Gabrielle F.
Viaña, Paul Kerby V.
Bautista, Josephine N.
Galay-Limos, Jenny A.
Rodil, Maria Victoria B.
Abstract:
Reliable public street lighting supports safety, mobility, and nighttime activity in communities with unstable power supplies. This study evaluated the efficiency of an automated road lighting system powered by piezoelectric generators in public spaces in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. The system converted mechanical energy from vehicular movement and human footsteps into electrical energy, powering light-emitting diode streetlights via a light-dependent resistor. The study applied a quantitative, experimental, and developmental evaluation research design. The researchers constructed a prototype and tested it under controlled conditions simulating pedestrian and vehicular pressure. The experiment measured voltage output, energy conversion rate, storage capacity, and lighting activation across repeated trials using different applied loads. Results showed consistent voltage generation from both vehicles and pedestrians. Increased applied weight produced higher voltage output. Motorized vehicles generated higher average voltage values than human footsteps. Human footsteps exhibited higher energy-conversion efficiency due to the concentrated pressure on the piezoelectric discs. The automated lighting system activated successfully under low-light conditions using stored electrical energy, confirming the system’s automation and energy storage performance. The findings demonstrate the technical viability of piezoelectric generators as a supplementary energy source for automated road lighting in power-challenged communities. The study provides empirical data relevant to small-scale infrastructure applications. It supports the further development, optimization, and localized deployment of kinetic energy-based lighting systems on public roads and in pedestrian areas.
Keywords: piezoelectric generator, piezoelectric disc, automated road lighting system, energy conversion rate
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2026.26004
Cite this article:
Calingasan, H. R. Y., San Pedro, R. R. T., Mangubat, F. Y. P., Advincula, R. J. N., Villanada, J. R. M., Garcia, A. A. E., Maggay, P. G. F., Viaña, P. K. V., Bautista, J. N., Galay-Limos, J. A., & Rodil, M. V. B. (2026). Efficiency of automated road lighting in public spaces using piezoelectric generator. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 10(1), 57-70. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2026.26004
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