Guardian talks to 29-year-old behind Pavegen kinetic tile, which is harnessing energy from footsteps to power floodlights, electronic devices and more
Whenever a goal is scored on the community football pitch at the Morro da Mineira favela near central Rio de Janeiro, the crowds can cheer on courtesy of the six unique – and newly installed – floodlights.
But what makes these lights distinctive is that they are partly player-powered.