It is reported that perovskite photovoltaic manufacturer Saule Technologies is accelerating cooperation with Google Cloud and renewable energy company Columbus Energy. Google Cloud will become a strategic partner of the two Polish companies to provide cloud computing services and technologies, and the three parties plan to cooperate in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) products and distributed energy solutions.
Saule Technologies has developed thin perovskite solar cells. The company says the cells perform well in artificial light "in virtually all conditions, whether or not the grid is available," making them suitable for a range of IoT devices. Recently, the company achieved 25.5% efficiency in batteries used in IoT applications.
Artur Kupczunas, CEO of Saule Technologies, said: "The challenge of providing an independent power source for IoT solutions is a major barrier to scaling IoT devices, but our perovskite cells solve this problem."
Previously, Saule introduced sunshades made using perovskite solar cells. Saule said perovskite cells could one day be used in electrical sensors to monitor forests and other fire-prone areas, or to extend the range of drones that deliver medicine or food to remote areas.
Saule Technologies, Google Cloud and Columbus Energy will also collaborate on distributed energy solutions as part of a strategic agreement between the companies. Magdalena Dziewguć, Country Director of Google Cloud Poland, said the company is pleased to support the product development of Saule and Columbus. "These products have the potential to revolutionize our economy and some areas of our lives, including the use of cloud tools."
"Not only are we committed to a full transition to zero-carbon energy by 2030, we also want to work with others to create solutions that will help them achieve these goals." In March, Saule, Columbus Energy and building automation system maker Somfy revealed the realization A plan to commercialize new mining battery products.