Energy Harvesters
Convert vibrations into electricity

Principles behind our Energy Harvesting Technology

Ferro Solutions has developed devices using two advanced energy harvesting technologies: Electromechanical (Inductive) and PME.

Electromechanical (Inductive) vibration energy harvesters use the common Faraday principle in an uncommon way. These devices use magnets and coils in a patent pending design to generate power for wireless devices and sensors in all types of environments with vibration, ranging from HVAC equipment to boiler feed pumps, and from rail cars to jet engines, even ship propellers. Evaluation units of our VEH-3 are now available for sale..

Our piezo-based PME energy harvesters can be configured for use in environments with vibrations or changing magnetic fields. Combining piezoelectric materials with other magnetic materials, these devices generate more power than straight piezoelectric harvesters. This technology is well suited for high-frequency environments and settings with a changing magnetic field, such as embedded in equipment with moving magnets.

PME technology is also well suited for non-contact, remote charging. Key applications include rotating machinery and medical devices.

Evaluation units of the VEH-3 electromechanical vibration energy harvester are now available for sale. The VEH-360 (data sheet) responds best to vibrations of 60 Hz.

Possible Application Uses

The FS Energy Harvester can be used as a remote, independent power source, supplying a continuous, nearly endless supply of electricity in many environments.