Abstract
If the application of piezoelectric materials were utilized in energy harvesting then there could be a potential to increase efficiency in energy generation systems by reducing losses due to vibration. This study has been conducted to demonstrate the usefulness of such a device based on the concept of piezoelectricity with an emphasis on the piezoelectric material, Rochelle salt. Through the use of capacitors paired with piezoelectric material, the wasted vibrational energy of systems such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, etc., could be stored and used at a later time. This study explores facets of piezoelectric material neglected for consideration in conversations for viability in energy harvesting and recovery thus through the experimental research conducted it was found that piezoelectric materials could be used to charge a capacitor.