Epishine and NGK partner to advance energy harvesting solutions
Epishine, a manufacturer of organic solar cells, and NGK INSULATORS, a pioneer in battery technology, enteres a promising partnership. The collaboration aims to further strengthen the energy harvesting eco system. By combining Epishine’s innovative indoor solar cells with NGK’s advanced EnerCera battery technology, the two companies want to push the boundaries of sustainable energy.
The partnership unites the strengths of both companies to address the increasing need for efficient, sustainable, and adaptable energy solutions. Epishine’s thin, flexible solar cells, designed for indoor environments, pair seamlessly with NGK’s EnerCera batteries. EnerCera’s low leakage current and high-power density significantly boost the efficiency of energy harvesting systems, ensuring that energy captured from indoor light is stored effectively. Moreover, the battery’s semi solid-state design enhances safety and reliability, minimising the risks associated with traditional battery technologies, such as leakage and overheating.
The collaboration also capitalises on the unique form factors of both the batteries and organic solar cells. A thin, bendable design offers unique integration opportunities, particularly in compact, portable, and wearable devices where innovative design and performance are key. Additionally, the compatibility of NGK’s Surface Mount Technology (SMT) further broadens the range of electronic devices that can benefit from this combined solution, making it ideal for applications where space-saving and high performance are paramount.
“Partnering with NGK is a strategic move that further broadens our eco-system and aligns with our mission to empower the next generation of self-powered, sustainable electronic devices,” says Niklas Forsgren, FAE Director at Epishine. “Their EnerCera battery technology is not only a perfect complement to our indoor solar cells but also opens up new possibilities for innovation in energy harvesting.”
NGK shares this enthusiasm for the partnership. Mr. Iwao Ohwada, Vice President, General Manager, Battery Application, DS Business Development, Corporate NV Creation at NGK, adds, “Our collaboration with Epishine represents a joint focus in the energy harvesting sector. The integration of NGK’s EnerCera batteries with Epishine’s solar technology provides a robust and scalable solution that meets the diverse needs of advanced electronic devices, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability.”
About NGK
Active in the spheres of mobility, energy, IoT, and industry, NGK INSULATORS draws on proprietary ceramic technologies to advance carbon neutrality and a digital society. Committed to providing products and services that draw on these unique ceramic technologies, the Japanese company aims to reduce the strain on the global environment, contribute to a smart society, and ensure power supply stability.
About Epishine
Epishine is a Swedish energy impact company, that, according to their own statements, reimagines the capture of light with market-leading printed organic solar cells. Their technology captures indoor light to make electronics self-powered; contributing to making cables, disposable batteries and unnecessary maintenance a thing of the past.
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Caption: The two companies are committed to provide compact wearable devices that contribute to carbon neutrality. (Image: Epishine)
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