Epishine produces printed solar cells made entirely from organic materials that capture indoor light to power electronic devices autonomously. This technology eliminates the need for cables and disposable batteries, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing sustainability in consumer electronics and smart building applications.
Funding
$31.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many electronic devices rely on disposable batteries or wired power, leading to environmental concerns, maintenance overhead, and limitations in device placement and design. The need for frequent battery replacements increases waste and operational costs, while cables restrict device mobility and aesthetic integration.
Solution
Epishine provides printed organic solar cells that efficiently convert ambient indoor light into electricity, enabling self-powered and sustainable electronic devices. These thin, flexible solar cells eliminate the need for disposable batteries and power cables, reducing waste and maintenance while offering greater design freedom. Epishine's technology utilizes a patented roll-to-roll production process and organic materials to achieve cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of solar cells optimized for low-light conditions. By integrating these solar cells, devices can operate autonomously, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and a more sustainable ecosystem for IoT, consumer electronics, and smart building applications. The solar cells exhibit leading performance even in dimly lit settings with only 50 lux available.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of electronic shelf labels (ESLs), IoT devices, remote controls, asset trackers, and other low-power devices seeking sustainable and maintenance-free power solutions.
Features
- Printed organic solar cells optimized for indoor light conditions
- Patented roll-to-roll (R2R) production process for scalable manufacturing
- Thin and flexible form factor (0.2 mm) for seamless integration
- High power output per weight compared to batteries
- Low carbon footprint (0.86 grams of CO2 equivalent per square centimeter)
- Compatibility with various indoor light sources (fluorescent, ambient, reflected)
- Proven technology based on 30+ years of research in organic electronics and photovoltaics