STEP-UP: A Quantitative Study on Piezoelectric and Kinetic-Powered Tile Electricity-Generated Charging Station for San Beda University-Rizal

Proposed Title

• STEP-UP: A Quantitative Study on Piezoelectric and Kinetic-Powered Tile Electricity-Generated Charging Station for San Beda University-Rizal

Objectives

• Main objective: to provide an innovative way to produce electricity sustainably and efficiently.

• Specific goals:

  • Analyze and provide a mechanical system that generates electricity using the concept of piezoelectric tiles.

  • Discover the current issues in San Beda University-Rizal Campus (SBU) in terms of electricity, focusing on outages, damages, and conservation.

  • Achieve sustainability within the SBU campus by using sustainable materials to create innovative products.

  • Evaluate the required electricity input and output of the charging station to be provided for small electronic devices (phones, fans, and laptops).

Brief Background

• Global context: modernization drives innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement.

• Philippine electricity context: persistent power loss issues at national level.

• Data point: A five-hour power outage in the country results in about P556{,}000{,}000 in economic losses.

• Source of context: cited from Bilyonaryo (2023) and a PIDS-organized webinar about electricity challenges (outages, insufficient supply, congested transmission lines, disaster damages).

• Electricity consumption trend: increasing exponentially in the Philippines (Authentication Challenge Pages, n.d.-b).

• Japan as a model: Piezoelectric sidewalks generate electricity when pressed; materials generate an electrical charge as people step on tiles (Cottone, 2025).

• Alternative/related option in urban spaces: Piezoelectric-powered tiles are noted for long-term savings, low maintenance, and favorable urban space integration (Energy Floors, 2025).

• Relevance to charging needs: rising demand for charging stations worldwide; such stations can positively impact greenhouse gas emissions, support technological advancement, and aid renewable energy integration (Charger, 2025).

Proposed Research Question

• General Research Statement:

  • How effective are Piezoelectric and Kinetic-powered tiles in promoting sustainable lifestyle and technologies in San Beda University-Rizal?

• Specific Research Questions:

  1. What could be the initial cost of accomplishing a piezoelectric and kinetic-powered tile electricity-generating charging station at San Beda University-Rizal?

  2. How can the researchers generate the required electricity to power devices such as phones, miniature fans, and laptops?

  3. What are the fundamental causes of electricity outages, damages, and challenges in electricity conservation currently faced at San Beda University-Rizal?

  4. How can the product address the practices of students on campus using electricity sockets in the classroom?

Significance of the Study

• Addresses critical solutions for sustainable and reliable electricity in the Philippines by researching piezoelectric and kinetic-powered tiles for a charging station at SBU-Rizal.

• Contributes to knowledge of innovative energy harvesting technologies with educational and technological implications.

• Could encourage a culture of innovation and environmental awareness within the Bedan community.

• Empirical data from findings can inform future methodologies and inspire wider adoption of similar green technologies.

• Administrators may consider using the product to support campus sustainability initiatives.

• Future researchers could use the study to improve and positively impact technological advancement.

• Students and teachers could use the product to charge mobile devices, fans, or laptops to improve studying and teaching environments while highlighting sustainability.

Proposed Method

• Quantitative Method: The study specifies the objective and identifies electricity-related issues at SBU; employs a quantitative approach.

• Rationale: Quantitative research helps to identify current trends and needs of the population in a measurable way (Why Is Quantitative Research Important? | GCU Blog, n.d.).

• Data collection: surveys to gather opinions and required materials for product creation.

• Sampling: purposive sampling within the Grade 12 batch of SBU.

Alignment with Values

• Laudato Si' and Benedictine Hallmarks:

  • Laudato Si' – Cry of the Earth: STEP-UP can generate renewable electricity, reducing demand for fossil-fuel electricity and mitigating environmental harm; the tile system minimizes environmental footprint compared to large-scale plants.

  • SDGs alignment: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) are highlighted as the relevant goals.

• Benedictine Hallmarks: Stewardship and Community

  • Emphasizes providing an innovative and sustainable way to produce electricity using piezoelectric tiles.

  • Promotes sustainability culture and educational/technological implications within the Bedan community.

  • STEP-UP encourages shared commitment to a sustainable future and aligns with Benedictine values.

Administrative Details

• Submitted to: Andres S. Budiao (Practical Research 2 Teacher)

• Form reference: Form A PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal)

• Campus context: San Beda University-Rizal

• Note: The proposal documents background, methodology, and alignment with institutional values to justify a quantitative investigation into piezoelectric/kinetic tile charging stations.