#24 The Future of IoT Power: PET and ETFE Solar Panels for Remote Devices
As IoT expands into agriculture, transportation, and smart cities, the need for reliable off-grid power grows exponentially. PET and ETFE laminated solar panels are uniquely suited for this role.
Market Trends
We are seeing a 40{e6ad685ae40cba699c465ad8579c4ef79b63575173bf7e22069e35fc6d733b8f} year-over-year increase in IoT-related orders. The driving factors are the proliferation of LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) technologies that enable long-range communication with minimal power, and the decreasing cost of solar cells, which makes solar power viable for an expanding range of applications.
Key Advantages
PET and ETFE panels can be made in virtually any size, operate in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, and provide maintenance-free power for 5+ years. Unlike batteries, they don’t need replacement. Unlike wired power, they don’t need trenching or electrical permits.
Future Outlook
We expect solar-powered IoT to become the default choice for remote monitoring applications within the next five years. Advances in panel efficiency and battery storage will further expand the range of devices that can operate indefinitely on solar power.
