CO₂ sensor with multi-connectivity features indoor solar cells and power management

Greatech has launched Sensoco Loomair Solar, a light-powered CO₂ sensor designed for smart buildings with multi-connectivity. The sensor combines Epishine's indoor solar cell as the power source with e-peas' PMIC, ensuring efficient energy conversion and continuous operation. Developed for smart buildings, Sensoco Loomair Solar is now offered as a sustainable, cost-effective, and maintenance-free IoT solution.

As the number of industrial IoT devices needed for smart buildings grows, so does the pressure to move away from disposable batteries. This shift is driven by stricter battery regulations and the need to reduce TCO. Energy harvesting provides a credible and sustainable alternative to disposable batteries. The three companies have launched Sensoco Loomair Solar, a light-powered CO₂ sensor with multi-connectivity to meet this critical need. This innovative sensor is powered solely by Epishine indoor solar cells, capturing energy from indoor light.

Christoph Grundig, co-founder of Greatech, remarked: "This sensor is a testament to the possibilities of highly efficient energy harvesting, enabling us to meet sustainability goals without compromising functionality or design. Design and assembly are made at our facility."

As smart buildings increasingly rely on advanced connectivity and efficient solutions to unlock their full potential, the solution stands out as a key innovation, offering wireless functionality powered by light. The sensor supports multiple communication protocols, including Mioty, Wireless M-Bus, LoRa or Sigfox, providing seamless integration into existing systems. This flexibility allows property owners to choose the solution that best fits their needs without replacing their current Building Management System.

"Our PMICs offer industry-leading energy conversion efficiency, enabling the sensor to support multiple communication protocols. This ensures seamless integration, reliability, and efficiency in interconnecting PV cells, applications and storage elements, critical to a building ecosystem", said Bruno Damien, Ecosystem and Partners marketing director at e-peas.

"This launch exemplifies the progress in smart building technology, combining indoor solar cell innovation with seamless connectivity to deliver a sustainable, maintenance-free solution," said Niklas Forsgren, FAE Director at Epishine.