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Photovoltaics Power an Indoor Revolution

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Indoor photovoltaics might seem counterproductive. But they offer a better power source for the proliferating number of sensors that will drive the growing Internet of Things.

MICHAEL EISENSTEIN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Readers of a certain age may recall getting through math and science courses with the assistance of a trusty solar-powered calculator that could harvest just enough ambient light from the classroom to power its rudimentary electronics and LCD screen. For many years, such devices were something of an anomaly in an otherwise wall plug- and battery-powered world, where most gadgets were too sophisticated to get by with just a few microamps of light-generated current. Indoor-photovoltaic developers are leveraging new materials, manufacturing methods, and robust packaging to employ ambient...Read full article

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