Swedish solar cells power Google's battery-free remote

Google TV introduces its new G32 remote control, powered by Epishine's indoor solar cell technology. Through a collaboration with Ohsung Electronic, the new remote can be charged using existing indoor light and requires no disposable batteries. Epishine's solution is based on organic solar cells that are printed on an industrial scale and can convert light from any direction into continuous energy. This technology enables a thin, flexible, and maintenance-free design where the remote is always ready to use. "This collaboration marks an important milestone and shows how our light-powered technology can support global leaders like Google in their sustainability work. We are proud that our solution enables everyday electronics without disposable batteries, which reduces costs and simplifies the design," says Anders Kottenauer, CEO of Epishine, in a press release. Battery waste is a growing global problem, with billions of disposable batteries thrown away each year. Epishine states that its indoor solar cells offer a sustainable alternative that can be integrated into a new generation of electronic products, reducing waste