Epishine Aims to Make Batteries and Cables Obsolete with Organic Solar Technology
Swedish startup Epishine has secured a €3.3 million grant from the EU to lead a consortium focused on advancing organic solar panels. This funding marks a significant step towards a future where self-charging electronics eliminate the need for batteries and cables.
The Power of Organic Solar Panels
Epishine's innovative solar panels are made from organic molecules, making them lightweight, affordable, semi-transparent, and flexible. Unlike traditional silicon-based panels, these organic versions can convert both natural and artificial indoor light into electricity. This unique feature positions them perfectly for powering small electronics such as remote controls, wireless keyboards, and IoT devices.
Addressing the Challenges
While organic solar panels degrade faster than their silicon counterparts, limiting their outdoor use, they excel indoors. "This funding will enable us to accelerate our joint market efforts and continue our mission of making self-powered electronics the standard," said Anders Kottenauer, Epishine’s CEO. The company's goal is to make single-use batteries and cumbersome cables a thing of the past.
Recent Innovations and Partnerships
Epishine has been busy expanding its portfolio. Recently, in collaboration with German telecommunications manufacturer Sentinum, they launched a self-charging temperature and humidity sensor. The startup has also developed solar-powered electronic shelf labels and integrated circuits for chips. In partnership with China’s Nichicon, Epishine is working on a self-charging battery powered by light.
Cutting-Edge Production
To meet growing demand, Epishine opened a new solar cell factory in November, boasting the capacity to produce 100 million modules annually. This facility utilizes roll-to-roll printing technology, which prints solar cells on long rolls of plastic, significantly speeding up production.
Looking Ahead
Epishine's breakthrough in organic solar technology represents a major leap forward in sustainable electronics. With EU backing and a growing list of innovative products, the future looks bright for this Swedish startup.
Details of the consortium and funding specifics are still emerging. We have reached out to Epishine for more information and will update this article as new details come to light.
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Source: Solarplace
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