Real data. Real environments. No assumptions.
We validate the WaveHarvester through live deployments, not simulations. Below are measured results from active test environments.
CORE PROOF POINT
Datacenter vibration harvesting — validated
Parameter | Value |
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Input conditions | Continuous vibration from server fans and airflow |
Test duration | 72 hours continuous operation |
Harvesting units | 6 WaveHarvester units |
Setup | Server rack installation, standard operational load |
Location | European datacenter (Liberty Global environment) |
Measured results table:
Total energy harvested
~0.68 kWh over 72 hours
Average output per unit
~3.1 Wh/day (~130 mW continuous)
Generation pattern
Continuous, no interruption during test period
External power input required
None
A standard server rack environment produces sufficient ambient energy to continuously power low-power sensor systems without batteries.
What 130 mW continuous power supports
The measured output from a single WaveHarvester unit is sufficient to power the following devices indefinitely, without batteries or external connections.
Temperature sensors
Standard NTC/RTD sensors: typical draw 0.1-5 mW. Fully supported.
Humidity monitoring
Capacitive humidity sensors: typical draw 0.5–3 mW. Fully supported.
Wireless IoT nodes
Low-power wireless transmitters (BLE/LoRa): typical draw 10–50 mW (duty-cycled). Supported with supercapacitor buffer.
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Airflow sensors
Thermal anemometers: typical draw 5–20 mW. Supported in most configurations
How the system behaves
Continuous generation: Output is constant as long as ambient vibration is present. No dependency on peak events.
Scales with environment: Higher vibration intensity produces proportionally more power.
Cold-start capable: Integrated power management circuit enables startup from zero stored energy.
Buffered output: Energy stored in supercapacitor provides stable voltage even during brief vibration drops.
No cycling degradation: Unlike batteries, the WaveHarvester does not degrade from charge/discharge cycles. Expected operational lifetime: 10+ years.
What the WaveHarvester is not designed for
Ambient energy harvesting is inherently low-density. The WaveHarvester is purpose-built for low-power applications. Understanding its boundaries is part of using it effectively.
Constraint list (white text, orange bullet markers):
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Not for high-power loads. The system targets milliwatt-range applications. It replaces batteries, not grid connections.
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Output depends on environment. A quiet server room produces less than a noisy factory floor. We assess each environment before deployment.
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Requires frequency tuning. The transducer is tuned to match the dominant vibration frequency of the target environment. One configuration does not fit all.
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Not a direct battery replacement in form factor. The WaveHarvester is a separate module that replaces the need for batteries, not a drop-in battery substitute.
This is intentional. The system is optimised to eliminate batteries, not to replace grid power.
Head-to-head: batteries vs WaveHarvester
Factor | Industrial batteries | WaveHarvester |
|---|---|---|
ESG/SDG contribution | Negative (waste, chemicals) | Positive (clean energy, zero waste) |
Scalability | Linear cost increase per sensor | Decreasing unit cost at volume |
Failure mode | Silent (battery dies, sensor stops) | Predictable (output correlates with vibration) |
Labour cost | Ongoing (technician time per replacement) | One-time installation |
Environmental waste | Thousands of batteries per facility/year | Zero consumables |
Downtime risk | Sensor blind spots between replacements | Continuous operation |
Maintenance required | Yes (physical access, disposal) | None after installation |
Replacement cycle | Every 1–3 years | None (10+ year lifespan) |
What the WaveHarvester is not designed for
Proof of concept
WaveHarvester validated in live datacenter. Continuous power generation confirmed.
Engineering prototype
Optimised transducer design. Reduced form factor for rack integration. Target: [FILL IN quarter/year].
Extended pilot programme
Multi-site deployment with enterprise partners. 6+ month continuous validation.
Commercial availability
First production units. Target: [FILL IN quarter/year].
Request the full dataset
We provide complete measurement data, methodology documentation, and engineering specifications on request. Available under NDA for qualified partners and investors.