Panasonic Industry and Miromico, a Swiss manufacturer of innovative IoT hardware and customised solutions for smart infrastructure connectivity, have announced they have collaborated to demonstrate efficient micro energy harvesting in an application that is itself dedicated to sustainability and workforce wellbeing.

Miromico’s recently launched miro Insight Lux sensor solution monitors indoor air quality with precision, detecting CO₂ levels using NDIR technology, alongside temperature, air pressure, humidity, and ambient light – all powered by the latest Amorton solar cells from Panasonic Industry.

Robert Spiegler, Lead Product Manager at Panasonic Industry Europe, explains: “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. 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. We take pride in what we have achieved together.

“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.”

Panasonic Industry says its latest Amorton glass based solar cells benefit from a nearly perfect black-reflective surface and optimised efficiency. These breakthroughs have been made possible thanks to an optimised production process, which significantly expanded the active area compared to the previous generation. The result is a 20% rise in energy efficiency, making the new AMG- and AMH-series one of the most effective indoor amorphous solar cells on the market today. The devices harvest energy reliably and sustainably even in low light and artificial light environments.

“We stand for durability and sustainability - just like our partner Panasonic Industry.” explains Liliane Paradise, COO at Miromico.

“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. 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.”

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