A system capable of converting the kinetic energy of vehicles during deceleration into electrical energy.

Energy revolution in road infrastructure

The KEHV project resulted in a state-of-the-art technology platform designed to transform vehicle kinetic energy into electrical energy.
The system is based on a module installed flush with the asphalt at strategic points, such as slowdown areas or toll stations, where decelerating vehicles will activate an electromechanical generator. The kinetic energy produced is converted into electricity via an electronic device and fed into the grid to power infrastructure such as lighting, billboards or electric vehicle charging.
The platform supporting the system provides advanced predictive models that help choose the best deployment sites to optimise energy production, thus ensuring minimal impact on the environment.
Initial tests on the A1 motorway, at the Arno Est service area, demonstrated the effectiveness of the system, with the possibility of generating 30 Megawatt hours per year from a single module and assuming 9,000 vehicles passing through each day. This translates into a reduction of 11 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to the electricity consumption of an entire apartment block of 10 households.
KEHV represents an innovative solution that combines efficiency and sustainability, producing clean energy without compromising traffic flow or taking up additional space.