A most simple energy recovery device, piezoelectric cantilever beam, load resistance, how to use simple equipment to measure and calculate its output power?
The easiest way is to connect the capacitance in parallel with piezo (convert charge to the voltage). The next step is standard (P=VA). C ext. > than piezo C.
I forgot one thing. This is good for the quasistationary load of the beam. For the dynamic load of the beam, you need to rectifier your voltage. AC to DC.