Miromico taps Panasonic for custom IoT solar cell
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Panasonic has developed a customised solar cell for an industrial sensor system developed by Swiss IoT equipment maker Miromicro.
The miro Insight Lux sensor monitors indoor air quality with precision, detecting CO2 levels using NDIR technology, alongside temperature, air pressure, humidity, and ambient light. This is powered by a custom version of the Amorton solar cell from Panasonic Industry.
”The solar cell has been specifically designed for Miromico, aiming to meet both technical and aesthetic requirements. It is engineered to perform reliably in both artificial low-light conditions and natural bright light,” said Robert Spiegler, Lead Product Manager at Panasonic Industry Europe
“One of the biggest challenges was the unique shape of the solar cell, featuring rounded corners and cutouts for status LEDs. Miromico has created an aesthetically pleasing product where the solar cell is a striking element of the design. Sustainable devices like the miro Insight Lux require highly reliable components with longevity, and this is precisely where our high-quality Amorton solar cells come into play.”
The glass based solar cells benefit from a nearly perfect black-reflective surface and optimized efficiency. This comes from a production process that significantly expanded the active area compared to the previous generation. This provides a 20% increase in energy efficiency for the AMG- and AMH-series of indoor amorphous solar cells.
“For our latest product development of the miro Insight Lux, our development team had to take a close look at existing technologies and weigh up the pros and cons. The right selection of components to use was crucial,” said Liliane Paradise, COO at Miromico in Zurich.
“Panasonic provided us with excellent support in the development from day one and worked with us to determine which specifications were technically feasible. It was extremely helpful to receive quantitatively verifiable specifications and regular development samples during the development process.”
www.miromico.com; industry.panasonic.eu/products/energy-building/amorphous-solar-cells/amorton-indoor-environment
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