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Executive Summary
LoRaWAN technology is at the forefront of low-power, long-range communications for
Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Traditionally, the energy demands of IoT devices
have been met through batteries, but these introduce potentially, depending on the use
case, significant challenges in terms of maintenance, environmental impact, and
lifecycle limitations. This whitepaper explores how eliminating batteries in IoT devices
through the use of different energy harvesting technologies can significantly enhance
the sustainability, scalability, and reliability of LoRaWAN-based systems in a cost-
effective manner.
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WHITEPAPER
Introduction
The rise of IoT has created a pressing need for devices that can operate independently
over long periods with minimal maintenance. LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area
Network) has emerged as a key enabler of low-power wireless communication over
large distances. However, to truly capitalize on its capabilities, a paradigm shift is
needed in how these devices are powered. The traditional reliance on batteries is not
scalable for the billions of IoT nodes projected in the coming decade. Eliminating
batteries from PCB design and replacing them with energy harvesting techniques offers
a compelling solution.
