Jul 5, 2021 — Ricoh announced the launch of a new generation of RICOH EH DSSC Series, a solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) module that achieves high-power generation performance even under weak lighting conditions.

he new module’s maximum power output has improved by approximately 20% from the previous product. The latest modules can be used in low-temperature environments down to -30°C, perfect for a wide variety of settings, including lighted refrigerated warehouses and sensors for merchandising freezers. The new DSSC is offered as an independent power source for IoT sensor makers to use in devices for the manufacturing and distribution industries, smart offices and homes, and nursing and medical care facilities (storage of pharmaceuticals).

The new product line-up is available in three size formats. An evaluation set is also available containing three module sizes for product evaluation.

Ricoh will continue to develop technologies that improve the performance of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells. It hopes to expand these devices’ use as self-contained power sources into areas including sensing devices, light-emitting devices, and switches that contribute to powering the IoT of society.