Investigation of PVDF-based Micro Ocean Wave Power Generation Capability

Abstract

A great deal of attention must be paid to the development of New Renewable Energy (NRE), because electricity demand is growing rapidly. For this reason, it is important to continue developing ideas for how to generate electricity in various ways.  A piezoelectric material such as Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) can be used to generate electricity. PVDF material is a piezoelectric material, meaning it is able to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. This is done by creating an electric field when mechanical stress is applied to the material. This makes PVDF a great option for generating electricity from renewable sources, such as wind or wave energy. By using this technology, we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and protect the environment. An electric current rectifier rectifies the electric current released by the PVDF. Current and voltage sensors are used to measure voltage and current values, which are then translated by an Arduino board. Micro SD cards are used to store voltage and current measurements. This research shows that PVDF converts waves' mechanical energy into electrical energy. An impact on a wave will result in an increase in voltage and current generated.  It is estimated that on average 2.29 mW of power is generated.