Category: Photovoltaic
Solarcell offers modern, convenient and renewable energy for all kinds of devices and gadgets
If you have ever loved the idea of recharging batteries with solar power or have been looking for a great way to minimize the use of traditional batteries, then you might want to take a closer look at the new Solarcell that has just launched and funded on Kickstarter by a team of...
Continue ReadingSolar-Powered Li-Po Rechargeable Battery Offers High Power Capacity
A campaign for a new set of lithium rechargeable batteries has been launched on Kickstarter called Solarcell. Solarcell is the latest of Lithium rechargeable batteries with a USB-C connection that offers a high power capacity and is extremely safe. There’s a large selection of battery...
Continue ReadingEpishine, Ynvisible and Evonik showcase a self-powered smart signage solution
Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices. Epishine AB, Ynvisible Interactive (a leading company in printed and flexible displays) and Creavis (the strategic innovation unit of Evonik Industries AG - an Essen, Germany...
Continue ReadingEpishine’s world unique solar cell provides power indoors down at ~2 uW/cm²
Now it's here. Epishine’s ”light cell” can change how we power small electronics – a thin and flexible organic solar cell that can be integrated into sensors, consumer electronics, and other low power devices to reduce or eliminate the need of batteries. “We are very proud to...
Continue Reading80V Buck-Boost charging controller with MPPT for solar panels
The LT8491 from Analog Devives includes Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for solar panels, with algorithms, lead acid and lithium ion batteries up to 80V. Analog Devices (ADI) has introduced a buck-boost Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) battery charging controller that includes...
Continue ReadingLM5161 Based DC-DC Bias Power Supply for Solar Projects
There's great news for you if you are one of those looking for a DC-DC bias supply with small outputs that you can use for your projects. Brian Cornell, an electronic enthusiast with an interest in power management, has built a DC-DC bias power supply using Texas Instruments' LM5xxx...
Continue ReadingPhotovoltaic Cell Battery Charger / Solar Cell Li-Ion Battery Trickle Charger with MPPC
This is a tiny module that allows users to charge small Li-ion batteries, CR2032 or equivalent, from a low power source such as a small photovoltaic cell. The project consists of the LTC3105 step-up DC-DC converter chip which features Maximum Power Point Control (MPPC) and 250mV...
Continue ReadingNew LG NeON 2 ACe Solar Module Features Integrated 320 W Microinverter
LG Electronics USA is introducing the LG NeON® 2 ACe, the latest AC solar module featuring LG's own integrated microinverter designed for easy installation, monitoring and use. The new addition to LG's best-selling NeON 2 lineup, available now, builds on LG's extensive array of...
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