Exeger returns to CES in 2025 to debut products with new global partners

– Exeger will exhibit its 2025 product lineup at booth #9726 at LVCC North Hall

– 3M, Philips, VusionGroup, Kapsch, SMK, Leedarson, Merry and Cosonic will showcase new products featuring Powerfoyle technology

– Attendees can explore immersive experiences at the booth to better understand the impact of solar technology in consumer electronics

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – JANUARY 6, 2025 – Exeger, the Swedish cleantech company which manufactures the groundbreaking solar cell technology Powerfoyle™, will showcase several new light-powered products during CES 2025 in Las Vegas from the 7th – 10th of January.

Visitors will have the chance to explore a diverse range of light-powered products featuring Powerfoyle from major partners including 3M, Philips, VusionGroup, and Kapsch, as well as original design manufacturers (ODM) like SMK, Leedarson, Merry Electronics, Cosonic and more. Exeger will also present two fully immersive experiences, providing attendees with a novel opportunity to test new products and discover firsthand how ambient light can sustainably power everyday devices.

Powerfoyle is Exeger’s patented solar cell, a flexible, durable material that efficiently converts light to energy across a broader spectrum than traditional solar cells, making it more efficient in real life conditions. As the world’s only fully customizable solar cell, Powerfoyle can be manufactured in different shapes, and textures, making it ideal for consumer electronics. Powerfoyle is responsibly sourced, made of abundantly available material and produced in Sweden, using 100% renewable electricity and emitting no toxic emissions.

Powerfoyle generates a continuous flow of clean electricity, enhancing user experience in two important ways. Brands might choose to optimize for extended battery life, allowing users to enjoy their devices without frequent recharging. To date, all launched products with Powerfoyle have eternal battery life for the intended user. Alternatively, the energy harnessed by Powerfoyle can be used to augment device functionality, letting users experience the full potential of their products without compromising on expected battery life.

2024 proved to be a banner year for Exeger with a host of partner announcements and new product releases.

In 2024, 3M introduced two groundbreaking hearing protectors powered by Powerfoyle, enhancing sustainability, convenience, and usability. The consumer-focused 3M WorkTunes™ Connect + Solar Hearing Protector and the professional-focused 3M PELTOR™ WS™ ALERT™ XPV Headset both utilize Powerfoyle, enabling continuous charging without reliance on disposable batteries. This ensures longer use, reduced environmental impact, and eliminates downtime for recharging. Both products offer advanced features like noise reduction, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in microphones, making them ideal for communication in noisy environments. Read more here and here.

Exeger’s collboration with VusionGroup resulted in EdgeSense with Powerfoyle, a digital shelf system that is designed to make shelves in retail stores smarter and greener. Sustainable by design, EdgeSense consolidates connectivity and power into a single rail, powering battery-less displays and eliminating the need for batteries for each individual label. A single EdgeSense rail can support up to 25 displays. Integrating Powerfoyle as an energy source significantly enhances the power budget available to EdgeSense. This lets retailers unlock the full potential of their stores as e-commerce fulfillment centers. The enhanced power budget provided by Powerfoyle ensures that EdgeSense can support the intense and increasing demands for advanced e-commerce applications, facilitating a seamless, low-maintenance, and sustainable fulfillment process. With more features and functionality thanks to an increased power budget per shelf, Exeger and VusionGroup are transforming retail digitalization with light harvesting technologies. Read more.

Also in 2024, Exeger and Philips debuted the A6219 self-powered headphones, tailored for active, eco-conscious consumers seeking sustainable audio solutions. These innovative headphones harness the power of light to recharge, eliminating the need for traditional charging methods. Users can conveniently track the charging progress through the Philips Headphone app. Despite their lightweight design, the A6219 headphones are built to endure, boasting an IP55 rating that ensures they are water, sweat, and dust-resistant. They also feature soft, washable, and breathable fabric covers for the ear cups, which are gel-filled to keep ears cool during extended use. Read more.

Elumian from Kapsch was announced in November 2024. It is the world’s first light-powered transponder, a small electronic device placed in vehicles to facilitate automatic, wireless toll payment. The Elumian lifetime is extended thanks to the integration of Powerfoyle, increasing the transponders’ lifespan and enhancing resource efficiency, making it a more sustainable choice for tolling systems globally. Kapsch TrafficCom is the exclusive vendor for Powerfoyle in the tolling transponder space. Read more.

During September 2024, Hama unveiled two remote controls, the world’s first universal 8-in-1 solar-powered remote control and a Samsung-compatible Bluetooth remote, both designed to keep you in command without the hassle of battery replacements. The universal remote features a solar cell on top, utilizing Powerfoyle technology to harness energy efficiently, which is then stored in a supercapacitor, ensuring it’s always charged and ready to use. The Samsung specific remote supports all the essential functions of the original Smart Remote, but unlike the Samsung solar remote with the solar cell on the back, this design places it on the front, providing continuous power and convenience. Read more.

New Partnerships

Exeger is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Cosonic, a global consumer electronics manufacturer, for the development of a solar-powered, self-charging smart helmet tailored for China’s vast number of urban motorcyclists and a delivery workforce of over 15 million riders. This innovative helmet set to be unveiled in 2025 integrates Powerfoyle technology to enhance safety, and audio connectivity through features like a rear LED taillight, audio speakers, and a communication microphone, all without needing external charging. This custom helmet not only promises to redefine safety standards in delivery and transportation but also demonstrates a significant leap towards sustainable practices, merging functionality with eco-consciousness in urban settings.

Exeger has formed a strategic partnership with Leedarson, a global authority in smart lighting and IoT solutions, to create a light-powered door window sensor that enhances home automation and security systems. This innovative sensor, which provides notifications when a door or window is opened and can trigger customizable actions, embodies a sleek design that integrates effortlessly into home aesthetics while being powered sustainably by Powerfoyle technology. Debuting at CES 2025, this collaboration highlights both companies’ commitment to advancing smart, sustainable living by merging Leedarson’s IoT expertise with Exeger’s cutting-edge solar technology, all crafted from non-toxic, responsibly sourced materials and produced with no harmful emissions. To discover more about this product and partnership, visit the Leedarson booth (booth #52332, Venetian Expo).

Exeger has partnered with Merry Electronics, a leader in electroacoustic products, to develop a proof-of-concept headphone that leverages ambient light for enhanced battery life, demonstrating a shift towards sustainable energy use in consumer electronics. The headphones, which feature Powerfoyle’s self-charging capabilities, are set to debut at CES. This collaboration not only showcases a seamless integration of Powerfoyle into products designed for exceptional user experience without the frequent need for charging but also positions Merry Electronics to broaden the adoption of this eco-friendly technology across its extensive network in the audio industry.

Exeger has partnered with Japan-based electronics giant SMK Corporation to create the world’s first solar-powered air conditioner remote, which is set to debut at CES. This innovative remote, built to harness both indoor and outdoor light, aims to significantly enhance user experience by eliminating the need for battery replacements, showcasing its infinite battery life through Powerfoyle’s clean energy conversion. Set to be displayed at SMK’s booth (booth #52345, Venetian Expo), the remote pairs premium design with functional sustainability, offering features like a real-time charging feedback display, various color options, and an energy-efficient e-paper display, aligning with both companies’ commitment to sustainable and user-friendly design.

Attendees are invited to visit Exeger’s booth (booth #9726, LVCC North Hall) to experience firsthand the cutting-edge developments and strategic collaborations that are setting new standards in energy-efficient technology.

About Exeger

Exeger is a Swedish company with a unique solar cell technology that converts all forms of light into electrical energy. This material, Powerfoyle, is the world’s only fully customizable solar cell. With its superior design properties, it can be integrated seamlessly into any electronic device.

Powerfoyle enhances every product it is integrated into with extended or even unlimited battery life, putting the power of cutting-edge solar cell technology directly in the hands of people. Exeger is leading the way to energy independence through more sustainable and user-friendly products – with the vision to touch the lives of a billion people by 2030.