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European project to boost indoor solar cell use for the IoT

European project to boost indoor solar cell use for the IoT

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By Nick Flaherty

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A SEK38m (€3.2m) project in Sweden is aiming to boost the use of indoor organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells for the Internet of Things (IoT).

The EU-funded project is led by printed organic indoor solar cell technology developer Epishine which will supply its OPV cells to partners in retail, consumer and IoT applications.

“This funding will enable us to further accelerate our joint market efforts and continue our mission of making self-powered electronics the standard,” said Anders Kottenauer, CEO of Epishine.

Sentinum in Germany last week launched a temperature and humidity sensor enabled for both Mioty and LoRa wireless networks that is powered by Epishine’s OPV cells.

The use of IoT devices in commercial smart buildings is expected to exceed hundreds of millions of devices worldwide by 2028, which makes relying on traditional battery-powered sensors impractical and unsustainable.

“We’re excited to launch our latest temperature and humidity sensor, developed in partnership with Epishine. This collaboration leverages cutting-edge solar technology to enhance convenience and reduce total cost of ownership. Our product is designed to simplify installation, eliminate maintenance, and provide a long-lasting solution for our customers, reflecting our commitment to innovation and superior user experience,” said Manuel Hart CEO of Sentinum.  

Connected Inventions in Finland is using the Epishine cells for a temperature and humidity sensor powered by indoor light. The Airwits EcoSense sensor includes intelligent energy-saving algorithms and is ready for global deployment with LoRaWAN and Sigfox 0G IoT networks and has an expected lifespan of over 15 years, backed by a five-year warranty.   

“Our sensor represents a significant step towards energy-efficient IoT solutions that meet the needs of the facility management industry. Achieving ESG obligations with IoT solutions while increasing operational efficiency has never been easier. It is a win-win for the whole industry,” said Markku Patronen, CEO of Connected Inventions. 

Minew in Tiawan is also using the Epishine indoor solar cell and energy harvesting PMIC from e-peas in Belgium for an ultra-thin battery-free asset tracker. This is set to launch by the end of the year and follows a partnership deal signed between Epishine and epeas in March.

“Two of Epishine’s strengths are the thin flexibility of our solar cells and their high efficiency in very low light conditions. For this type of products, we seem to have a unique product-market fit,” said Mattias Josephson, CSO and Co-founder of Epishine.

“This highlights the advantages of our energy harvesting PMIC, designed to seamlessly work with light power, making it ideal for asset tracking. Its ability to efficiently manage and utilize readily available light energy ensures optimal performance for advanced operations, creating a highly flexible and self-powered tracking solution,” said Christian Ferrier, CMO of e-peas.

www.epishine.com

 

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