SubsidieMeestersDevelopment of an organic photovoltaic module that generates energy from ambient light
Dracula Technologies' LAYER is a sustainable, inkjet-printed OPV module that harnesses ambient light to power IoT devices, offering a greener alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
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Introduction
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are one of the most important electrochemical energy storage systems for IoT devices. In 2015, 5.6 billion LIBs were sold worldwide. However, lithium mining is extremely damaging to the environment, harming the soil and causing air contamination.
Limitations of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Furthermore, the typical estimated life of a LIB is very short, approximately 2 to 3 years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first.
Solution: The LAYER
Dracula Technologies has developed the LAYER, the green alternative to LIBs.
Features of the LAYER
- The LAYER® is an OPV module produced through inkjet printing.
- It generates energy from ambient light and is specifically designed for IoT devices, such as smart home tools.
- It consists of:
- 2 electrodes
- 2 interfacial layers
- The active LAYER®, made of organic raw materials (semiconducting organic molecules or polymers, fullerene derivatives, non-fullerene derivatives).
Specifications
- Thickness: Less than 5mm
- Power conversion efficiency (PCE):
- Under outdoor illumination: 12%
- Under indoor illumination: 25%
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 1.622.881 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 2.567.282 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-10-2022 |
| Einddatum | 30-9-2024 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- DRACULA TECHNOLOGIESpenvoerder
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