Reducing sensors’ energy needs and meeting them efficiently and without the need for battery replacements is one of the Internet of Things’ important technological obstacles.
That’s why it’s noteworthy that Sol Chip Ltd., an Israeli firm, has won the Technical Development Award at the 2013 IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage and Wireless Sensor Networks Event.
Its new, patented solar battery technology, the Sol-Chip Energy Harvester, 
integrates solar energy sources and low-power electronic devices, eliminating the need for a solar panel while providing long-lasting power for wireless sensors and mobile devices.
The PV cell produces six selectable voltage levels: 0.7 volt, 1.4 volt, 2.1 volt, 2.8 volt, 4.2 volt, 8.4 volt.
Applications include active RFID, security and military, agriculture, livestock sensors, and medical technology.
