Energy Harvesting
Sustainable energy generation for intelligent sensors
Our energy harvesting sensors utilise ambient energy sources such as light for autonomous operation.
Generating energy from the environment
Die Gewinnung von Energie aus der Umwelt ist ein Schlüsselaspekt moderner Technologien. Dabei kann man das “Ernten” von Energie grundsätzlich in drei Ansätze unterteilen.
Energy from ambient light
Photovoltaic cells enable the direct conversion of light energy, especially sunlight, but also indoor lighting, into electrical energy. This approach offers sustainable solutions for power supply in environments with sufficient light.
Energy from temperature differences
Thermoelectric generators are devices that can generate energy from temperature differences. They utilise what is known as the Seebeck effect. This means that if there is a temperature difference between two materials, the generator produces electrical energy. This method is particularly efficient and is well suited to locations with different temperatures.
Energy from movement
By using piezoelectric materials, mechanical movements or vibrations can be converted into electrical energy. This technology is suitable for applications in which regular movements occur.
