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[IOTE 2026] ChasingLight × JETON Unveil Three OPV-Powered Self-Sustaining RFID Devices
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From August 26 to 28, at the IOTE 2026 Shenzhen International Internet of Things Exhibition, Chasing Light Technology and JETON Technology jointly unveiled three RFID devices integrated with Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology: the MicroLight Ultra-Thin Temperature Monitoring Tag, the MicroLight Personnel Detection Tag, and the MicroLight Electronic Tag.
As a leading company in the RFID industry, JETON Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of RFID solutions, including RFID gate systems, readers, and electronic tags. Its products are widely deployed across a wide range of applications, including asset management, waste sorting and sanitation, shared electric mobility, smart manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory management.
The newly launched OPV-powered IoT devices further enhance sustainability and low-carbon performance. More significantly, they signal a broader industry trend: as IoT continues to evolve, demand for greener, lower-carbon, and longer-lasting power solutions is steadily increasing.
Longer Runtime, Lower Environmental Impact
OPV Aligns with the Future of IoT
With IoT deployments expanding to billions of devices across diverse and often challenging environments, conventional primary battery solutions face growing limitations. Frequent battery replacement increases maintenance costs, while discarded batteries create an additional environmental burden.
Leveraging its ability to harvest energy from low ambient light, along with its ultra-thin, flexible, and low-carbon characteristics, Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology provides a more sustainable power solution for IoT devices. Even under low-light conditions, OPV enables devices to achieve energy self-sufficiency, significantly reducing reliance on disposable batteries.
Three New RFID Products Featuring Integrated OPV Technology Debut
MicroLight Ultra-Thin Temperature Monitoring Tag
Designed for reusable containers, cold chain packaging, and warehouse applications.
Ultra-Thin Design: At just 2.5 mm thick, the tag represents a major breakthrough in ultra-thin RFID design. Leveraging the flexible and ultra-thin characteristics of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology, it delivers an exceptionally slim form factor.
Efficient Deployment: Its ultra-thin profile is optimized for automated installation, replacing traditional manual application to significantly improve deployment efficiency while reducing labor costs.
Reliable Operation in Low-Light Conditions: Powered by OPV's low-light energy harvesting capability, the tag operates maintenance-free without battery replacement in low-illumination environments such as reusable containers, cold chain packaging, and warehouses, delivering continuous and reliable temperature monitoring.
MicroLight Personnel Detection Tag
Designed for indoor emergency evacuation applications.
Wire-Free, Battery-Free Operation: Powered by integrated OPV low-light energy harvesting technology, the tag requires neither mains wiring nor battery replacement. It is ready to deploy upon installation and operates virtually maintenance-free.
Designed for Diverse Indoor Environments: With an operating temperature range of –10°C to 55°C and humidity tolerance of 5%–95% RH (non-condensing), the tag is well suited for office buildings, hospitals, schools, hotels, underground parking facilities, and other indoor applications.
Instant Emergency Alerts: Upon receiving a fire alarm signal, the tag immediately activates a high-decibel audible and visual alarm to help guide rapid and orderly evacuation.
MicroLight Electronic Tag
Designed for outdoor asset and inventory management applications.
Self-Sustaining Power: Powered by an integrated OPV module and an onboard supercapacitor, the tag autonomously charges and discharges around the clock. With no external power supply required, it significantly reduces both installation complexity and operating costs.
Built for Outdoor Environments: Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, the tag offers reliable resistance to water, dust, and prolonged sun exposure.
Highly Visible Status Indication: A tri-color LED indicator provides status visibility from up to 50 meters, enabling fast and intuitive monitoring of the tag's operating status.
The flexible, ultra-thin form factor and low-light energy harvesting capabilities of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology provide IoT devices with new possibilities for product design and power integration. As IoT continues to evolve toward massive-scale deployment, miniaturization, and maintenance-free operation, OPV-powered solutions are becoming increasingly aligned with the industry's evolving power requirements.
Chasing Light has already partnered with leading brands to introduce a diverse portfolio of OPV-powered IoT devices, including livestock ear tags, monitoring and management tags, and environmental sensors, serving a wide range of industry applications.
The joint launch of three self-powered RFID devices with JETON Technology further expands the application of OPV technology across IoT scenarios. Looking ahead, Chasing Light will continue to advance OPV innovation, delivering long-lasting, low-carbon self-powered solutions for IoT devices and accelerating the industry's transition toward more sustainable energy solutions.
