SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 13, 2026TechRadar

Like photosynthesis in plants: This CPU uses solar power to 'run computations' without the need for batteries

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Penn State researchers built a tiny 3D chip that runs entirely on ambient light, with no battery needed. It stacks solar cells, semiconductor logic, and graphene sensors within 50 nanometers of each other, cutting energy loss and board space, making it ideal for remote IoT devices where replacing batteries is impractical.

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