London clean tech pioneer falls into administration

A clean technology pioneer whose flooring technology turns footsteps into electricity has fallen into administration after conflict in the Middle East disrupted its international business.

Pavegen Systems Ltd, which developed patented kinetic flooring capable of generating electricity, is seeking a buyer for its intellectual property, brand and other business assets.

Manchester-based recovery specialists Landwood Group has been instructed to market the company's assets, with offers invited from potential purchasers by November 20.

The London-based company, founded by Laurence Kemball-Cook in 2009, had established an international reputation with projects delivered across 45 countries and a client portfolio that included Google, Siemens, Toyota, Samsung, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Citibank, IKEA and Westfield.

However, the conflict in the Middle East has brought disruption to a number of contracts in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the financial difficulties that led to the company's administration.

Claire Middlebrook and Katie McLachlan of Middlebrooks Business Recovery & Advice Limited were appointed as administrators on September 30 2026.

Mark Bailey, partner at Landwood Group, said: “This is a very interesting business with great potential - particularly in a time when renewable energy and energy security are such hot topics.

“The assets available include the company's intellectual property, granted patents across multiple jurisdictions, international trademarks, brand, goodwill, website, customer and enquiry databases, technical designs, CAD files, software and manufacturing relationships.

“It is important to note that the technology doesn’t just provide light but also captures pedestrian movement. This footfall data could be invaluable to shopping malls, airports and retail parks.”

Pavegen's technology was designed to capture energy generated by footsteps and convert it into electricity, while simultaneously collecting data about pedestrian movement.

Its products included kinetic energy-generating floor tiles, Walk to Light and Solar+, a hybrid platform combining solar and kinetic energy.

The company had generated £13m in revenue, with approximately 95% of its revenues coming from international markets, particularly the Middle East, USA and Asia.

One of its flagship installations was at Sports Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a major development forming part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 programme.

Across its international installations, Pavegen had recorded more than one billion footsteps, demonstrating the potential for its technology to generate renewable energy while providing valuable data for the design and management of buildings and public spaces.

Despite the administration, the business's established intellectual property, international brand recognition and relationships with major global organisations could offer an opportunity for a purchaser to take the technology forward.

Its founder, Laurence Kemball-Cook, has built a business around the potential of harvesting energy from everyday human activity, with the technology offering applications across commercial property, transport infrastructure, public spaces and smart cities.

Interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and provide proof of funding, with purchasers required to be in a position to complete immediately.

Further information is available from Mark Bailey at Landwood Group.