The number of people worldwide who currently depend on off-grid energy sources numbers in the millions. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an estimated 115 million people around the globe rely on solar lights, with another 25 million individuals depending on solar home systems or a connection to a solar-power energy grid. Another […]

Universal design describes the design of products, buildings or environments in a way that they are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, disabilities, the location or other factors. Energy harvesting could contribute to universal and barrier-free products by eliminating the dependency on the energy grid. Originating from barrier-free concepts in the 1960s, universal design […]

The energy grid is getting decentralized by utilization of renewable energy sources and local storage capabilities. This will contribute to increase the availability of electrical energy globally. Regardless, we will always have a demand for portable energy that is used by low-power wearables. Energy harvesters are a promising alternative to batteries to supplement a future […]