In a groundbreaking partnership announced at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Ambient Photonics and Google have unveiled plans to launch a cutting-edge solar-powered device featuring Ambient’s groundbreaking bifacial solar cell technology. This collaboration represents a significant breakthrough in indoor solar energy harvesting.
Ambient Photonics, renowned for its expertise in low-light, indoor solar cell technology, has developed bifacial solar cells capable of capturing light energy from both the front and back sides. This innovation enables unprecedented energy generation and efficiency within indoor environments. Notably, the front side maintains exceptional power output, while the back side contributes at least 50% of the total energy output.
Founded in 2019, Ambient Photonics has attracted support from influential investors like Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Tony Fadell’s Future Shape, propelling the company’s mission to deliver high-power density solar cells at competitive market prices.
“Ambient Photonics is tremendously excited to work together with Google on this first-of-its-kind product that takes full advantage of our breakthrough low-light, indoor solar cell technology,” says Bates Marshall, Ambient Photonics’ Co-Founder & CEO. “And I can think of no better time and place to make this announcement than here in Las Vegas on the opening day of CES 2024, the epicenter of breakthrough consumer technologies.”
This collaboration between Ambient Photonics and Google promises a new era in sustainable, battery-free electronics. The forthcoming device is set to redefine how indoor devices operate by utilizing light sources to power electronics, minimizing reliance on traditional batteries.
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