The Nuon Solar Team has been world champion 8 times over the last 16 years of the world solar car championship, on October 1, 2016 they won the Solar Challenge in South Africa from Pretoria to Cape Town beating solar-powered vehicles designed by groups from all over the world. They drove 4,717 kilometres in the Nuna8, now holding the world record for the longest distance ever driven during a solar race.
Category: Energy Harvesting
Nuon Solar Team Interviewed by Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx
Posted by – November 20, 2016
Interview of Winnifred Noorlander from the Nuon Solar Team by Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx. Nuon Solar Team currently employs nine students from Delft University of Technology. Much of its innovation is constrained by the rules of the solar race such as being limited to 3sq. meters of GaAs or 6 sq. meters of single crystal silicon PV. Nonethelesss, innovative suspension has been developed of unusually small size to fit the aerodynamic shell. In past years they have tried concentrators and GaAs. Regenerative braking is the only viable regenerative harvesting within the rules. They have remarkably efficient traction motors at 96%. Power electronics is secret but they are aware of the potential of the new SiC and GaN power components not least in lightweighting and improving efficiency. They are interested in the Sabic lighter-weight polycarbonate cowl glazing. They do not yet have structural electronics beyond the PV forming the outer surface. The vehicles are entirely carbon fiber except the aluminium suspension. The racer is currently a mere 150 kg.
EMD IoT Node Technology
Posted by – November 16, 2016
EMD, shows their extremely small IoT node run from an energy harvesting solar cell, which won the CISCO Big Award. EMD works on vibrational and thermo electric as well as solar energy harvesting cells.
EMD is a privately owned Research and Engineering company founded in 2010. Their experienced staff and associates have a spectrum of skills and knowledge combined with that all-essential pioneering and innovative spirit.
For more information, see http://www.e-m-d.co.uk/home.html and http://www.idtechex.com
Microdul Algra Dynapic piezo wireless switch
Posted by – June 6, 2016
Phil Poole, Director of Semiconductors at Microdul shows their low power temperature and timing sensors at the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin. Working with the Swiss company Algra, Microdul is developing finger-powered piezo wireless push buttons named Algra Dynapic, aiming it as stick-on light switches and other building control applications. Microdul AG develops and produces customised microelectronic components.
Smart Clothing by Pauline Van Dongen
Posted by – May 12, 2016
At the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin, designer and keynote speaker, Pauline Van Dongen shows her wearable clothing designs, merging technology with fashion design. Included are a solar charging shirt.
Pauline combines new technologies with traditional techniques to constantly renovate craftsmanship. Working closely with companies from the field of science and innovation, Pauline aims to merge fashion and technology giving life to scientific creations.
Analog Devices Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Vision Based Occupancy, Boost Converter and more
Posted by – May 7, 2016
At the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin, Jan Broeders, Business Development for Healthcare at Analog Devices, shows off wearable devices tailored for collecting health information such as the ADPD103 Optical Heart Rate Monitor, Vision Based Occupancy Sensing, ADP5091 Boost Converter for Energy Harvesting and their Wireless Charging Zero Pin Sensor. Analog Devices is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs) used in virtually all types of electronic equipment.
Würth Elektronik: Motion Energy Harvesting Demo
Posted by – April 26, 2016
A video interview with Würth Elektronik, taken at the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA exhibition. Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. The product range covers EMC Components, Capacitors, Inductors, RF Inductors and LTCC Components, Transformers, Components for Circuit Protection, Power Modules, LEDs, Connectors, Switches, Power Elements in Press-fit Technology and Assembly Technique.
Jennova at the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA Event
Posted by – April 18, 2016
An interview with Jennova at the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA exhibition. Jennova is an engineering company that develops Energy-Harvesting products which are adaptable to existing and new infrastructure, and can be modified to generate a wide range of power output. Jennova have recently developed 2 Energy-Harvesting powered Multi-Sensors, capable of gathering data from multiple sensor inputs and transmitting either to the web or direct to device. For more information see http://jennova.com/ and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Powercast Wireless Power at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA
Posted by – April 11, 2016
An interview with Powercast at the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA exhibition. Powercast is a designer and producer of embedded wireless power based on RF energy harvesting. Powercast’s technology enables remote charging of micro-power devices using controllable wireless power, over distance, between one or more sources and multiple receivers. Devices with Powercast components can be designed for battery-free or battery-recharge operation, thereby eliminating disposable batteries. For more information see http://www.powercastco.com and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Witt Limited: Energy Harvesting in Ocean for the Grid
Posted by – April 3, 2016
Interview with Witt Limited at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA. Witt Limited has created a scalable energy harvesting device called the WITT which captures energy from motion. Whilst there are numerous applications for the technology, Witt Limited are initially creating WITTs to power small vessels and navigational buoys from sea motion. This will be followed by a smaller WITT to generate power from human motion when the right development partners are identified. Future applications could extend to generating grid scale power from the ocean. For more information see http://www.witt-energy.com and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Alta Devices Flexible Solar Cells using Gallium Arsenide
Posted by – April 3, 2016
Alta Devices manufactures thin flexible solar cells using Gallium Arsenide, holding the world record in efficiency (29%) that convert light into electricity, which can be used in unmanned systems, consumer electronics, Internet of Things, Wearables, automotive, remote exploration, or anywhere that size, weight, and mobility matter. Alta Devices holds world records for both cell and module single junction conversion efficiency. For more information see http://www.altadevices.com and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Energy Harvesting award: NASA Langley, Virginia Tech and National Institute of Aerospace
Posted by – January 22, 2016
The Best Technical Development within Energy Harvesting and Storage Award went to NASA Langley Research Center, in collaboration with the National Institute of Aerospace, Virginia Tech, and North Carolina State University for the development of their multistage force amplification piezoelectric energy harvester, a device with such demonstrated increases in power output, that it is truly advancing piezoelectric energy harvesting power from milliWatts to the Watt level. Read more at: http://www.IDTechEx.com
Fraunhofer IIS Bluetooth Smartwatch Powered by Human Wrist Thermal Harvesting
Posted by – January 13, 2016
Mr Peter Spies from Fraunhofer IIS presents human heat powered smartwatch prototype at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA exhibition, part of the IDTechEx Show! Founded in 1985, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen, Germany, ranks first among the Fraunhofer Institutes concerning headcount and revenues. Fraunhofer IIS is the main inventor of mp3 and universally credited with the co-development of AAC audio coding standard. In close cooperation with partners and clients the Institute provides research and development services in the following areas: Audio and video source coding, multimedia realtime systems, digital radio broadcasting and digital cinema systems, integrated circuits and sensor systems, design automation, wireless, wired and optical networks, localization and navigation, imaging systems and industrial X-ray technology, highspeed cameras, medical sensor solutions and supply chain services. For more information see http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/ and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Nikola Labs RF recycling Cell Phone Case Extends Battery Life 30%
Posted by – January 12, 2016
Interview with Will Zell, CEO of Nikola Labs at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA. Nikola Labs is creating innovative solutions in wireless power with the mission of powering the next generation of connected devices. Their first product is a RF self harvesting system for smartphones. Embedded in a protective case, this Nikola technology captures wasted RF from the phone and converts it into extra battery life, extending life between charges by up to 30%. This technology can integrate into many devices that transmit RF providing the value of extra battery life through RF recycling. Their second product is a wireless charging solution designed to fully re-charge devices in the same time as a power cord.
For more information see http://www.nikolalabs.co and http://www.IDTechEx.com
Flexible Smartphones soon possible using Cambrios silver nanowire ClearOhm ink
Posted by – November 29, 2015
Cambrios talks about the progress that they are making to build flexible touch screens, to enable flexible smartphones and wearables coming to the market soon, flexible solar cells and flexible OLED lights also. Their material is silver nanowire based ClearOhm ink, it is like spaghetti on transparent films, these are great conductors since silver is the best conductor on the planet. The material is flexible, it is already being shipped into millions of devices made by Lenovo, HP, Toshiba, LG, Samsung, DELL and other big companies. Cambrios can enable ten finger touch in monitors and all-in-one computers with a film that is so thin and light that it can replace ITO.
Shenzhen Shining Explores European Market for Precision Coating Equipment
Posted by – October 5, 2015
Mrs Jing Zhang from ShenZhen Shining Automation Co., Ltd being interviewed by Raghu Das from IDTechEx at Printed Electronics Europe. Shenzhen Shining Automation Co., Ltd is a manufacturer of precision coating equipment for Li-ion batteries, printed electronics, opticals , flexible printed circuits, flat panel displays, solar cells, pharmaceutical and tape industries. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Eight19 Plastic Photovoltaics for Off-Grid Portable Power
Posted by – October 5, 2015
Chris Rider of Eight19 speaks to Raghu Das (IDTechEx). Eight19, located in Cambridge, UK, develops and manufactures plastic photovoltaics for energy harvesting, for the internet of things and for off-grid applications. Through the innovative use of industry-standard, high-volume, roll-to-roll processes and solution-based organic photoactive materials, the company has a highly cost-effective route for scaling-up its technology to supply the largest markets. Eight19 is currently producing modules on a small scale for commercial partners with applications in indoor energy harvesting for signage and lighting and outdoor power for portable electronics. Eight19’s plastic PV modules benefit from flexibility, thinness, light-weight and robustness, they also demonstrate excellent low-light performance for indoor use. For more information see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Flexous Turns Human Motion into Electricity
Posted by – October 5, 2015
Flexous demonstrating energy harvesting from random vibrations and low frequencies at “Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe”. Flexous is a high-tech start-up developing high-performance energy harvesters. Converting ambient motion into mW-range electricity, these energy harvesters open a new era in power sources. The unique technology enables harvesting efficiently at random vibrations and low frequencies. Wireless sensors used in logistics and assets tracking, automotive, sport, fitness, medical wearables and industrial condition monitoring can benefit from Flexous energy harvesters in multiple ways. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Sonnenrepublik: Modular Autarkic Photovoltaic System Incorporated into a Solar Golf Cart
Posted by – September 29, 2015
Dr Oliver Lang from Sonnenrepublik GmbH speaking to Ricky Purnell at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe, part of the IDTechEx Show! The Sonnenrepublik GmbH has been founded in Berlin in late 2012. Its goal is the development and worldwide marketing of a novel modular device platform which consists of high-efficiency autarkic solar components in the small power range. Company founders Dr. Oliver Lang and Andreas Guba have wide experience and a big network in the field of autarkic photovoltaics and retail business. For more information see http://www.IDTechEx.com
RMT Thermoelectric Miniature Heat Flux Sensors
Posted by – September 7, 2015
Mr Gennadi Gromov of RMT Ltd at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe exhibition. RMT Ltd is the thermoelectric coolers manufacturer, specializing in high-quality miniature thermoelectric coolers. Founded in 1994 RMT provides now the world largest nomenclature of miniature thermoelectric coolers for telecom, industrial, medical and aerospace application areas. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com.
