Welsh dye-sensitised solar cell (DSC) firm G24 Innovations (G24i) is launching a nano-power energy harvesting product range in a strategic development agreement with semiconductor firm Texas Instruments.
The products combine photovoltaic (PV) technology with power converting devices for various indoor energy harvesting applications.
Richard Costello, COO of G24i, comments: 'We are thrilled to be working with Texas Instruments. The combination of our third-generation solar technology with Texas Instruments' groundbreaking nano-powered converter will enable applications for a wide range of products, including mouse and keyboards, energy efficiency, standby power, and intelligent sensors for industrial and home automation applications.'
The two companies have previously collaborated on the design of DSC devices suitable for integration into homes, offices and retail outlets (see +Plastic Electronics volume three, issue two), and the latest announcement could help with the commercialisation of DSC technology.
Energy harvesting
Martin Carpenter, business development manager at Texas Instruments, adds: 'We are excited about this mutually beneficial strategic development agreement and have a number of global brands which are beta-testing the combined technology platform, and have received very positive feedback. The power of this technology, completing the relationship of light, low power and energy storage gives our customers ultimately lower costs, less maintenance, energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint.'
DSCs could be used to provide consistent supporting power for electronic devices, harvesting low-level light - making it suitable for indoor applications. Devices such as television remote controls, computer keyboards and mice with integrated DSCs have been demonstrated by G24i.
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