Congratulations on your role as VP Sales & Marketing at solar company Epishine!
You live in a hot industry driven by the change needed to transition to a sustainable society.

What makes Epishine's solar cells stand out on the market?
Our solar cells are made of organic material and are optimized to convert indoor light into electricity and can be used in low-energy products, such as sensors that measure indoor temperature and humidity. Today, these are usually powered by disposable batteries, but with our solution, the products become more or less self-sufficient, which brings great environmental benefits and also cost savings by not having to change batteries.

When do you think the market for indoor solar cells will explode?
Right now, there is a huge digitization of commercial properties with a focus on optimizing operation and maintenance. The reason is that buildings are one of the largest energy consumers globally and there is a huge opportunity to reduce energy consumption, which is a must if we are to reach the Paris Agreement. Digitization requires a large number of sensors, which today are largely powered by disposable batteries, which is bad both from an environmental point of view and leads to expensive maintenance. Here we see a great potential to use our solar cells to create a much more sustainable and cheaper solution, which will bring great growth to the market. There are also discussions within the EU to limit the use of disposable batteries, which will further accelerate the transition to light operation of sensors and electronics.

What are the challenges you face right now?
As with any new disruptive technology, getting to market is a challenge, but we already have several customers whose products are available, which has created even more demand. Our biggest challenge at the moment is to build capacity to meet demand, which is why we will be starting up a larger production facility as early as next spring.

Can I as a consumer buy your products on the market today?
The products that are out there right now with our solar cells are aimed at commercial properties. But we have several exciting projects in the pipeline for consumer products, so in the near future it is possible.