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Lightweight, thin, and flexible! An IoT kit for evaluating perovskite solar cells that will change the way you think about power generation

Light, thin, and flexible! Perovskite solar cells are changing the concept of power generation

*Image provided by: EneCoat Technologies Co.,Ltd. (https://enecoat.com/)

Perovskite solar cells

(Perovskite Solar Cells: PSC) are "light," "thin," and "flexible."

Since it can generate electricity even with little light, it can be installed in places where conventional solar panels could not be installed.
It is now possible to generate electricity in unprecedented ways, and is attracting attention as a next-generation solar cell that will help realize a carbon-free society and promote the expansion of renewable energy.

 

Benefits of usingindoorIoT devices

Indoor IoT devices are restricted in their installation locations due to the need for regular maintenance of primary and secondary batteries and wired power supplies.

Perovskite solar cells can generate electricity efficiently even in indoor low-light environments, eliminating the need for power cables and batteries.

Improved flexibility in installation location

・Reduces the frequency andeffortof battery replacement

This leads to:

IoT kit for evaluating the performance of perovskite solar cells

NXP® MCX W71 Bluetooth 5.3 BLE Microcontroller-Equipped Perovskite Solar Cell Evaluation IoT Kit

*Product specifications are as of the time of announcement and are subject to change.

This is an evaluationIoT kit equipped with a "perovskite solar cell" manufactured by EneCoat Technologies Co.,Ltd., and can be used to verify the performance and operation of the solar cell.

 

- Temperature, humidity, and illuminance sensor data can be viewed on a smartphone, enabling evaluation of the performance of perovskite solar cells.

・The solar cell is designed for use indoors under low light conditions, allowing you to check its power generation performance.

In Measure mode, the device is powered by USB, and charging voltage and current can be monitored to evaluate solar cell performance.

- Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)communication, allowing data visualization using the NXP IoT Toolbox smartphone app

Onboard sensors

temperature and humidity

illumination

Communication method

Bluetooth Low Energy

Data transmission cycle

Variable by rotary switch

15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes

Power supply method

Hybrid power supply configuration with power supplied from perovskite solar cells and primary batteries

Two AAA batteries (connected in series)

External dimensions

155.3mm x 125.3mm x 25mm

NXP® MCX W71 Bluetooth 5.3 BLE microcontroller with u-blox NINA-B50 series

The NXP MCX W71 family is a high-performance IoT solution featuring a 96MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor and a low-power multi-protocol radio, supporting the latest standards such as Matter and Bluetooth LE.
Its low-power consumption design makes it ideal for IoT kits for evaluating perovskite solar cells, and it offers strong security with EdgeLock® and flexible support for future wireless standards.

u-blox's NINA-B50 series (Stand-alone Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy module) can speed up development with an integrated PCB antenna and technically certified hardware.

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