# 2024 EcoGen Envelopes |
This innovative solution tackles the challenge of powering sensor nodes in smart buildings and cities. By integrating thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and phase change materials (PCMs) into building envelope components, the system harvests thermal energy from solar radiation and converts it into electricity. Sophisticated microelectronics boost and stabilise the fluctuating energy, which is stored for continuous use. This self-sustaining energy source enables real-time environmental monitoring and data transmission, even in extreme conditions, contributing to efficient energy management systems and the IoT ecosystem