The Growing Decentralization of Power Grids


https://www.electronics-lab.com/industry-white-paper/the-growing-decentralization-of-power-grids/

Learn how decentralized renewables and technology advances are reshaping power grids. Advances in solar, wind, and storage technologies offer efficient, sustainable alternatives to traditional centralized systems.

Solar Powered PV PI HAT Enables 24/7 Off-Grid Operation for Raspberry Pi


https://www.electronics-lab.com/solar-powered-pv-pi-hat-enables-24-7-off-grid-operation-for-raspberry-pi/

The PV PI HAT adds MPPT solar charging, smart power control, and 5V regulation to run Raspberry Pi and other SBCs continuously from a 12V LiFePO4 battery.

Organic Photovoltaic Solar Cells: Conventional Structure Achieving Over 20% Power Conversion Efficiency in Lab


https://www.electronics-lab.com/organic-photovoltaic-solar-cells-conventional-structure-achieving-over-20-power-conversion-efficiency-in-lab/

The solar industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and products. One of the most promising advancements is the third generation of photovoltaic devices: organic solar cells. Also known as organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, these cutting-edge solar cells are gaining attention for their high performance, exceptional light absorption, and remarkable versatility. Their lightweight, flexible design and […]

Makerfabs ESP32-S3 Based NBIOT/LTE-M Air Monitor with Solar Charging is Designed for Remote Environmental Monitoring


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Macakerfabs has recently introduced an Air Monitor with NBIOT and LTE-M named NBIOT/LTE-M Air Monitor, the module uses an ESP32-S3 with SIM7080G for remote environmental monitoring. The device can measure environmental parameters like temperature, humidity, CO2, TVOC, and light intensity sensors and can send data through a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN). The most interesting thing about […]

This Beetle ESP32-C6 Board from DFRobot Features Integrated Battery Charging for $4.90


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The Beetle ESP32-C6 Board is a tiny Arduino IoT board with an ESP32-C6 160MHz RISC-V processor, with support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. It’s designed for Matter terminal devices and includes integrated battery charging, which makes it ideal for compact, wearable projects. Matter is a universal, open-source smart home standard […]

The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 IoT Development Board with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Solar-Powered Support


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The FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C6 is a compact and energy-efficient IoT development board that features the ESP32-C6 microcontroller and supports advanced connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread 1.3. Solar-powered charging and Target Wake Time technology for low power consumption are ideal for smart home automation, air quality, and soil monitoring projects. […]

This Solar Buck-Boost Module Enhances Solar and USB Power Management for Embedded Systems


https://www.electronics-lab.com/this-solar-buck-boost-module-enhances-solar-and-usb-power-management-for-embedded-systems/

Juan Flores’ Solar Buck-Boost Module is designed to charge a lithium-polymer battery using either a solar panel or USB power, providing a constant output voltage for noise-free power management for low-power applications. This board is designed to automatically switch between solar and USB power, without interrupting the attached load. This project is a module that […]

Epishine and The Things Industries Collaborate to Redefine Self-Powered IoT Solutions on LoRaWAN


https://www.electronics-lab.com/epishine-and-the-things-industries-collaborate-to-redefine-self-powered-iot-solutions-on-lorawan/

Epishine, a leading energy impact company, and The Things Industries, a prominent player in integrated IoT solutions, are excited to announce a dynamic partnership that is set to reshape the development landscape of self-powered electronics on LoRaWAN. This collaboration introduces a self-powered device, merging Epishine’s indoor solar cell technology with The Things Industries’ comprehensive suite […]

Space O: Do-it-yourself electronic kits that are inspired from NASA


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A Geek Club is a group of designers and engineers who make electronic construction kits for people in over 70 countries around the world who are interested in learning more. Their engineering and robotics kits are made to stretch your mind, improve your skills, and help you learn more about electronics and space. They made […]

MakerPower Solar is a Portable, Intelligent Solar Power System For IoT And Remote Projects


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A variety of solar power supplies have hit the hardware market recently. The most recent with the most desirable features is the MakerPower Solar designed by Danjuliodesigns, a Boulder, Colorado-based company to support low-cost, but high-performance IoT and remote systems. The MakerPower Solar is an intelligent solar battery charger and a 5V power supply built […]