Powering sensors by vibration
When it comes to sensors that are wireless or inaccessible there arises the question of supplying them with power in a sustainable manner. The EU SYMPHONY project is dedicated to resolving this question and aims to develop a power supply platform for wireless sensor nodes. The focus is not just on the potential for autonomous power systems, but also on how to make them sustainable. JOANNEUM RESEARCH is researching improvements to a polymer that is capable of converting kinetic energy from mechanical vibrations or rotation into electrical energy.
NRGkick Connect – the solar fuel tank
Use your own solar power to charge an electric vehicle and thus take another step towards climate-friendly mobility. The NRGkick mobile charging unit and cable, from the company DiniTech, has enabled location-independent charging at any power socket since 2015. By using the additional NRGkick Connect smart feature, it is now possible to charge using solar power via one of four potential strategies.
