The Effect of Flat Panel Reflectors on Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting in Wireless Sensor Nodes Under Low Illumination Levels

This paper discusses the application of flat panel reflectors in conjunction with photovoltaic cell used to power wireless sensor node. The aim of the reflectors is to increase the indoor ambient light energy harvesting efficiency, especially under low illumination levels (<;200 lx). The benefit of the reflectors usage is in the reduction of the node cold boot time and increase of the data transmi...