We were thrilled to have VP Sales at e-peas – Pierre Gelpi – represent e-peas at The Things Conference 2024, where we discussed the future of IoT and how energy harvesting ICs are transforming the landscape for smart homes and buildings. As IoT continues to evolve, sustainable and low-maintenance solutions like energy harvesting are becoming more critical than ever.
Energy Harvesting: The Key to Smart Homes and Buildings
Energy harvesting is not just an emerging trend—it is a proven, mature technology that can be widely implemented, particularly in smart home and building automation. By harvesting energy from ambient light, IoT devices can drastically reduce or eliminate their reliance on batteries. This shift not only benefits the environment by reducing electronic waste, but also lowers operational costs by minimizing maintenance needs.
Autonomous IoT Devices: A Reality with Energy Harvesting ICs
At e-peas, our energy harvesting IC solutions enable IoT devices to become truly autonomous, meaning they can operate continuously without requiring frequent battery replacements. This is particularly relevant for smart homes and buildings, where IoT devices are often used for automation, monitoring, and control. Devices powered by energy harvesting ICs are ideal for these settings because they offer long-term reliability with no need for constant maintenance.
Highlights from The Things Conference: LoRaWAN® and Energy Harvesting
During The Things Conference 2024, e-peas proudly showcased several examples of IoT devices benefiting from energy harvesting on the LoRaWAN® Wall of Fame. These devices, powered by our energy harvesting technology, were developed in collaboration with key partners such as TCT, ATIM Radiocommunication, Reef-IoT, Miromico, and Enerthing GmbH. Our power management ICs make it possible for these devices to operate autonomously by harvesting energy from ambient light.
Watch the Video: Energy Harvesting and LoRaWAN – The IoT Holy Grail?
To gain a deeper understanding of the role energy harvesting plays in IoT, particularly for smart homes and buildings, we invite you to watch the panel discussion “Energy Harvesting and LoRaWAN: The IoT Holy Grail?” This insightful video is part of The Things Podcast 2024, and it features Pierre Gelpi from e-peas, along with industry experts Jeff Crystal from Voltaic Systems and Jérôme Vernet from Dracula Technologies. Together, they explore how energy harvesting is set to revolutionize the IoT landscape.
The Future of Energy Harvesting ICs for Smart Buildings
As the demand for smart homes and buildings grows, energy harvesting ICs will play an increasingly important role. By enabling IoT devices to become battery-free and maintenance-free, e-peas is paving the way for a more sustainable, cost-effective future in smart building automation. We are excited to continue innovating in the energy harvesting space and help shape the future of IoT.
Stay tuned for more updates from e-peas as we lead the charge in EnergyHarvesting for IoT!