Dracula Technologies
Batteries Die. Light Doesn't.
Dracula Technologies, headquartered in Valence, France, pioneers sustainable energy solutions with our LAYER® technology, revolutionizing power sources for low-power electronics. Our organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules, manufactured using patented digital printing, harvest ambient light, eliminating reliance on traditional batteries.
LAYER®Vault complements our existing OPV harvesting product line, transforming it into a 2-in-1 product, combining low-light energy harvesting and storage on a single, flexible film ensuring uninterrupted device functionality, empowering Smart Buildings, Smart Homes, Smart Asset Tracking, and other related applications. With a commitment to clean, renewable energy, Dracula Technologies leads the charge towards a greener future by providing long-lasting, and cost-effective energy solutions.
Supporting our mission is our "Green Micropower Factory"—a state-of-the-art, fully automated facility, the largest of its kind in the world with a capacity of up to 150 million cm² of printed OPV devices per year.
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LAYER®
LAYER® by Dracula Technologies is a groundbreaking energy-harvesting solution designed specifically for indoor IoT devices, delivering a sustainable, efficient, and customizable power source for low-power applications. Developed through over a decade of research and innovation, LAYER® uses organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology to convert ambient light into electricity. This unique solution leverages a fully digital, inkjet printing process to create flexible, thin modules that can be tailored to any shape or size, enabling an endless variety of IoT applications without the need for batteries or cables.
LAYER®Vault
LAYER®Vault by Dracula Technologies is an advanced 2-in-1 energy solution designed for IoT applications, combining ambient light energy harvesting with integrated storage on a single flexible film. Released in January 2024, LAYER®Vault enables autonomous operation of low-power devices across a variety of sectors, such as Smart Buildings, Smart Homes, and Asset Tracking, eliminating the need for traditional batteries or super-capacitors. By integrating both an organic photovoltaic (OPV) layer and an energy storage layer, LAYER®Vault ensures uninterrupted power, even in low-light and dark conditions, offering a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative for IoT devices.
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Manufacturing OPV for Indoor Devices
Our customers choose us to make their electronic devices energy autonomous by integrating LAYER® — our sustainable organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology, produced using digital inkjet printing and available in virtually any shape. Energy from Ambient Light LAYER® harvests energy from ambient light, generating electricity from light levels as low as 5 lux — equivalent to the light emitted by an emergency exit sign. Free-Shape & Fully Customizable Our digital printing process enables us to manufacture OPV modules in virtually any shape or size. Turn your logo into a source of energy. Give your product a function, a shape — any shape. Cost-Effective Forget about battery replacement — there is no battery to replace. Let LAYER® provide a long-lasting source of energy for your connected object. Environmentally Friendly LAYER® eliminates the need for batteries and heavy materials, helping reduce environmental impact. With an energy payback time of just 0.35 years, LAYER® delivers energy efficiency over the long term. Discover LAYER® and learn more about our technology: https://dracula-technologies.com/
