Feasibility of flexible plastic based organic photovoltaics as an energy harvesting source for powering wireless sensors in building control and horticulture applications
Lead Participant:
GAS SENSING SOLUTIONS LTD.
Abstract
It is proposed to determine feasibility of using flexible plastic based organic photovoltaics (OPV) as an energy harvesting medium, providing extended battery life/ self powering of a combined carbon dioxide/ temperature/ humidity sensor. Application is aimed at use within wireless sensor networks in building control (enhanced indoor air quality & reduction in energy usage through demand control of heating & ventilating systems) and horticultural markets (accelerated plant growth through environmental control). Project aims are operation in building and greenhouse lighting levels, integration with power management systems, extended battery life/ self powering, wireless data transmission, cost effective installation and flexibility of zero maintenance deploy & forget solutions. OPV`s offer potential for a low cost solution with ease of integration. Primary benefit is economic deployment of wireless sensor networks and reduced or eliminated dependency on battery power.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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GAS SENSING SOLUTIONS LTD. | £53,756 | £ 39,465 |
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Participant |
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INNOVATE UK | ||
SEAMLESS SENSING LIMITED | ||
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | ||
ECOTECHNICS LIMITED | ||
SOLAR PRESS UK LTD | £76,386 | £ 57,289 |
SONTAY LTD |
People |
ORCID iD |
Desmond Gibson (Project Manager) |