Abstract: A power generation system is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the power generation system comprises a road plate assembly, a rocker arm coupled to the road plate assembly. The rocker arm undergoes a swinging motion by a downward motion of the road plate assembly caused by a vehicle passing over the road plate assembly. An electro-mechanical generator coupled to the rocker arm produces electricity by the swinging motion of the rocker arm.

Abstract: A method of electrical power generation that utilizes traffic on existing roadways to generate the electricity. The method uses a electrical generation device installed beneath the roadbed. The electrical generation device includes a pressure plate covered with one or more protection layers which lie beneath the surface of the road. When a vehicle passes over the electrical generation device, the pressure plate is pushed downward by the weight of the vehicle. The downward displacement of the pressure plate is used to drive an electrical generator. The electricity generated is then transmitted to a power grid, or collected and stored until it is required by an end user.