ActiveCharge™, founded in Baltimore, focuses on converting wasted vibrational energy into electricity to power battery-free sensors for wind turbines. Their core mission is to enhance the efficiency and reliability of wind energy systems by providing sustainable power solutions for sensor operations. The company aims to prevent catastrophic failures, reduce risks, and extend the lifetime profitability of wind turbines through predictive analytics and actionable insights.
Notable affiliated people include the founders and key researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). ActiveCharge™ has received funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This support has enabled them to make significant strides in energy harvesting technology, contributing to the renewable energy sector's growth and sustainability.
