What is it?

Unlock the power of the sun in a tiny form factor with our Miniature Solar Panel Cell Breakout Board. Measuring just 5.8mm x 9.85mm, these ultra-compact solar cells are designed to offer maximum flexibility for small-scale energy harvesting applications.

Each panel is pre-soldered onto a matching breakout board, with positive and negative terminal pads symmetrically placed on all four sides. This strategic placement allows the boards to tessellate seamlessly, making it easy to chain multiple cells together in parallel or series configurations. This innovative design enables you to achieve your desired voltage and current ratings while maintaining an exceptionally small footprint.

Each solar cell alone can produce up to approximately 3.5V (1ma) when illuminated by a flashlight.

Key Features:

• Ultra-Compact Design: Each solar cell and breakout board together measure only 5.8mm x 9.85mm, making them perfect for projects where space is at a premium.

• Flexible Connectivity: With terminal pads on all four sides, you can easily connect multiple panels in series to increase voltage, or in parallel to boost current, giving you complete control over your power output.

• Easy Integration: The soldered breakout board design simplifies the integration process, making it easy to incorporate these panels into your project.

Potential Use Cases:

• Wearable Technology: Power low-energy wearable devices like fitness trackers, smart jewelry, or health monitoring patches without the bulk of traditional power sources. The small size and flexibility in chaining allow for seamless integration into compact, curved surfaces. Pair these miniature solar cells with this Ultra-Low Power JDI 0.96" 144x72 Color Memory LCD

• Micro-IoT Devices: Ideal for micro-IoT applications where space and energy efficiency are crucial. Use these solar cells to power sensors in remote or hard-to-access locations, such as environmental monitoring systems, micro-drones, or smart agriculture sensors.

• Educational Kits: Perfect for educational purposes, these panels can be used in DIY kits for students to learn about solar energy, electronics, and circuit design. Their small size and modularity make them ideal for teaching how to design custom power solutions.

• Miniature Robots: Power miniature robotics projects, from micro-drones to tiny autonomous vehicles. The ability to chain cells together allows you to fine-tune the power supply to match the specific requirements of your project. Portable Chargers for Ultra-Small Gadgets: Create ultra-portable solar chargers for tiny gadgets like wireless earbuds, hearing aids, or smartwatches. The small size of these panels makes them easy to carry while providing just enough power to extend the life of small devices.

• Experimental and Prototyping Projects: These panels are excellent for experimental energy harvesting setups, allowing researchers and hobbyists to explore the limits of small-scale solar energy.

Applications:

• Power supply for low-energy circuits
• Battery trickle chargers for small devices
• Custom solar arrays for experimental setups
• Backup power for microcontrollers or low-power wireless communication devices

These miniature solar panels are not just another power source; they are a versatile tool for creators, innovators, and experimenters. Whether you are building the next generation of wearables, designing a micro-IoT sensor, or simply exploring the possibilities of solar energy, our breakout boards provide the flexibility and power you need in the smallest possible package.

For further experimentation into energy harvesting, check out our Hand-cranked Energy Harvesting Breakout Board and Energy-Harvesting Wireless Transmitter & Receiver