Panasonic Introduces Amorton Series of Indoor Solar Cells

MUNICH, APRIL 2024

Panasonic’s hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) solar cells, known as Amorton, have a great track record for powering indoor and outdoor applications like IoT devices, watches, sensor nodes, asset trackers, or remote controls. Amorton can harvest energy reliably and sustainably even in low light and artificial light environments.

Now Panasonic introduces its latest Amorton solar cell series: Named AMG-1401C and AMG-1701C, the new products benefit from a nearly perfect black-reflective surface and much higher efficiency (+20%). These breakthroughs have been made possible thanks to an optimized production process, which significantly increased the active area compared to the previous generation. The result is a 20% increase in efficiency, making the new AMG-series one of the most efficient indoor amorphous solar cells on the market today. The AMG-1401C and AMG-1701C, which are based on glass substrates, are 1.1mm thin, generate approx. 8uW/cm2 at 200lux per active area.

The external dimensions are only slightly larger than the active area, which means the space and material consumption in the final application can be optimized. The AMG-1401C with external dimensions of 41.4mm x 26.1mm generates a maximum of 77.8uW at 200 lux. The cell voltage is 2.2V, which means it can be combined with many power management ICs available in the market.

The AMG-1401C and AMG-1701C Amorton solar cells are visually appealing, highly efficient and cost optimized, ideal for many different energy harvesting applications.

“We are excited to introduce the new indoor Amorton solar cell series, as it sets new standards and represents a significant advancement in amorphous silicon solar cell technology,” says Robert Spiegler, Lead Product Manager Solution Business at Panasonic Industry. “Our extensive experience in R&D as well as production processes has enabled us to create new solar cells that exceed expectations in both appearance and performance. In addition, solar cells for small electronic devices can be manufactured according to customer requirements, even with transparent surfaces, for example if there is a display behind them.”

With the Amorton Solar Cell, Panasonic continues its commitment to sustainability and innovation, driving the evolution of solar energy solutions for a brighter future.

For more information, please visit Amorphous Solar Cells

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About Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH

Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH is part of the global Panasonic Industry organization, one of the five major operating companies within Panasonic Holding. Panasonic Industry Europe provides products and services for industrial customers all over Europe. 
 
Panasonic Industry Europe is committed to enabling customers to achieve their goals in a broad range of industrial sectors such as mobility, infrastructure, automation, medical, appliances, smart living, and security. With the know-how of devices and solution technologies, cultivated through a global mindset and over a century of tradition, Panasonic Industry collaborates closely with customers to create a sustainable future.

Panasonic Industry Europe’s broad and diverse product portfolio encompasses key electronic component sectors including electromechanical and passive components, batteries and other energy products, sensors and wireless connectivity modules, thermal management materials and custom solutions, as well as automation devices & solutions.

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About the Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918 and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, industry, communications, and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2023, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company and eight companies positioned under its umbrella.  
 
The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 59.40 billion (8,378.9 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2023. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/