Dracula Technologies Unveils LAYER® V2.0 at CES 2026

Next Generation Light Energy Harvesting OPV Delivers 30 Percent Performance Increase for Battery-Free IoT

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Dracula Technologies will unveil LAYER® V2.0, the next generation of its organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology designed to power battery-free IoT devices using ambient indoor light. This new generation delivers a 30 percent increase in overall performance compared to the previous version, marking a significant milestone in the industrialization of light energy harvesting for connected devices.

Developed to meet the growing demand for more efficient, compact, and sustainable power sources, LAYER® V2.0 enables higher power output from the same surface area, or equivalent performance from a smaller module footprint. This evolution gives OEMs greater design freedom while helping reduce device size, system cost, and reliance on disposable batteries. By combining improved efficiency, flexibility, adaptability, and aesthetics, OPV technology continues to expand the range of viable IoT and smart sensor applications across both industrial and consumer markets.

Beyond raw performance gains, LAYER® V2.0 introduces meaningful improvements under real-world indoor lighting conditions, along with enhanced design options and simplified integration for manufacturers. Together, these advances move energy harvesting closer to becoming a truly scalable and reliable alternative to batteries for IoT deployments.

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