SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL
CANTERBURY, UK
Pavegen’s first school install, helps educate students and staff inspiring young people to think differently about energy. The installation of 24 kinetic tiles covers over 5 metres of a corridor used to harvest energy to power on-demand lighting. The tiles are also fitted with our wireless technology that provides real-time footfall data. The install gained a special feature on BBC News.
Pavegen’s Innovative Approach to Teaching Energy Sustainability
Education is crucial as it shapes our understanding and future.
Simon Langton approached us with a pressing challenge: to find inventive ways to educate students on STEM subjects, particularly sustainability. Traditional teaching methods were failing to engage students and staff effectively around renewable energy. There was a clear need for an approach that would ignite young minds and generate genuine excitement about sustainable practices. We needed a solution that would transform conventional learning into an interactive, inspiring experience.
Pavegen’s Interactive Kinetic Tiles Transform STEM Education
Pavegen addressed this challenge with our first-ever educational installation, which turned a typical school corridor into an interactive learning experience. By installing 24 kinetic tiles across a 5-meter stretch, the project transformed the space into a dynamic, energy-harvesting environment.
Each tile captured the kinetic energy from foot traffic and used it to power on-demand lighting, demonstrating the potential of renewable energy in real-time. Additionally, the tiles were equipped with wireless technology to provide real-time footfall data, offering students and staff immediate insights into how their movements contributed to energy generation.
GAMIFYING
SIEMENS PURPOSE
Pavegen is based in King’s Cross, in the heart of London’s tech revolution. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St. Pancras International Stations. Our research and development centre operates in Cambridge, the innovation hub of the country.

Kinetic Installations Inspire and Educate on Renewable Energy
The installation not only enhanced the educational environment but also captured widespread attention, earning a special feature on BBC News. By integrating interactive technology into the school setting, Pavegen effectively engaged students and staff in a hands-on learning experience about energy sustainability.
Data and Analytics!
The real-time data and visual impact of the kinetic tiles inspired young people to think creatively about energy solutions and highlighted the potential of innovative technologies to make a tangible difference. This project set a precedent for future educational installations, demonstrating that sustainability can be both informative and exciting.