GCell case study background
Finnish media company Leia Media turned to GCell when looking for a power source that is extremely thin, yet very robust, whilst creating an eReader that is powered 100% by solar and/or ambient light energy.
Aesthetics and durability are key to its design whilst sustainability is at the heart of the ePaper ecosystem; it’s easy to see why GCell was the first choice of solar cell.
GCell opportunity
The Leia ePaper will be piloted for newspaper distribution to hundreds of users in November 2013. The test users receive daily morning and evening versions of the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper.
Leia Media are creating an ePaper value chain, which provides media and content providers a completely new, environmentally-friendly method of delivery for media content. Initially, the project will focus on journalistic content distribution, and ultimately, the distribution of educational material.
GCell integration
Promoted as the thinnest eReader ever to be offered to the market the GCell technical team worked extensively with Leia Media to explore the thinnest possible solar cell construction for their use.
GCell was also specified and designed with a low pitch interconnect and mating PCB socket that would not compromise the design height.
GCell application benefits
Autonomously powered
GCell enables the ePaper to be autonomously powered using a mixture of solar and ambient light.
Robust construction
The robust nature of GCell matches the durability requirements of the portable ePaper device.
Thin & lightweight design
GCell integrates seamlessly with the thin profile design and lightweight properties just like a traditional newspaper.
Ecological
This eco-friendly consumer product doesn’t require disposable batteries or a grid power source.
