{"id":3834,"date":"2026-03-30T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pirhome.com\/?p=3813"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:30:00","slug":"schneider-energy-harvesting-pir-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pirhome.com\/?p=3834","title":{"rendered":"Schneider Electric Launches Energy-Harvesting PIR Sensor for Commercial Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>March 20, 2026 \u2013 Rueil-Malmaison, France \u2013 Schneider Expands Energy-Harvesting Portfolio<\/h2>\n<p>Schneider Electric has announced the SpaceLogic Wireless Energy-Harvesting PIR Sensor, a battery-free occupancy sensor powered entirely by indoor ambient light. The sensor is designed for commercial building automation, eliminating battery replacement costs and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The sensor uses a small photovoltaic panel to harvest energy from indoor lighting, storing power in a supercapacitor for operation in darkness. It is the first PIR sensor in Schneider&#8217;s SpaceLogic lineup to offer energy harvesting as the primary power source.<\/p>\n<h2>Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power source:<\/strong> Indoor photovoltaic (50 lux minimum, typical office lighting)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy storage:<\/strong> Gold capacitor (supercapacitor) \u2013 5 days autonomy in darkness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless protocol:<\/strong> EnOcean (868 MHz for Europe, 902 MHz for Americas)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> Up to 30 meters indoors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Detection range:<\/strong> 8 meters with 110\u00b0 field of view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mounting:<\/strong> Wall or ceiling mount<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP rating:<\/strong> IP20 (indoor use)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 70mm \u00d7 70mm \u00d7 25mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifetime:<\/strong> 20+ years (no batteries to replace)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>The sensor operates on an extremely tight energy budget:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Photovoltaic panel charges supercapacitor under normal indoor lighting<\/li>\n<li>Supercapacitor provides power for PIR monitoring and wireless transmission<\/li>\n<li>When motion is detected, stored energy powers the radio to transmit occupancy status<\/li>\n<li>Supercapacitor recharges within minutes under normal lighting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The sensor can operate for up to 5 days in complete darkness, making it suitable for weekend and holiday periods in commercial buildings.<\/p>\n<h2>Integration with Building Management Systems<\/h2>\n<p>The SpaceLogic sensor integrates with Schneider&#8217;s EcoStruxure building management platform via EnOcean gateways. Key integrations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lighting control:<\/strong> Direct control of compatible DALI and 0-10V lighting controllers<\/li>\n<li><strong>HVAC integration:<\/strong> Occupancy-based temperature setback<\/li>\n<li><strong>Space utilization analytics:<\/strong> Occupancy data for space optimization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security integration:<\/strong> Occupancy status for access control and after-hours monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Energy Savings Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Schneider claims the energy-harvesting sensor offers significant advantages over battery-powered alternatives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eliminates battery replacement:<\/strong> Typical commercial building has 500-1,000 sensors; battery replacement costs $20-50 per sensor annually<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces waste:<\/strong> Eliminates thousands of disposable batteries over building lifetime<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevents maintenance disruptions:<\/strong> No service calls for dead batteries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improves reliability:<\/strong> No risk of sensors going offline due to battery failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Target Applications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Office buildings:<\/strong> Occupancy-based lighting and HVAC control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational facilities:<\/strong> Classroom occupancy sensing for lighting and scheduling<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthcare:<\/strong> Patient room occupancy for lighting and energy management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail:<\/strong> Customer presence for lighting and HVAC zoning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hotels:<\/strong> Guest room energy management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The battery-free design simplifies installation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No electrical wiring required (wireless communication)<\/li>\n<li>No battery replacement schedule to maintain<\/li>\n<li>Can be mounted with adhesive or screws<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for retrofit applications where running wires is impractical<\/li>\n<li>Reduces installation time by 50-70% compared to wired sensors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n<p>The SpaceLogic Energy-Harvesting PIR Sensor is available now for order, with shipments beginning June 2026. Pricing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Single unit:<\/strong> $89<\/li>\n<li><strong>10-pack:<\/strong> $79 per unit<\/li>\n<li><strong>100-pack:<\/strong> $69 per unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EnOcean gateways start at $299. Volume discounts are available for large projects.<\/p>\n<h2>Industry Reaction<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Energy harvesting is the logical next step for building sensors,&#8221; said a facilities management executive. &#8220;The upfront cost is higher, but when you factor in the labor cost of changing thousands of batteries every few years, the ROI is compelling. We&#8217;re specifying these for all new construction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Competitors are expected to respond with their own energy-harvesting sensor lines. Siemens and Johnson Controls have announced similar products in development.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Schneider Electric&#8217;s energy-harvesting PIR sensor represents a significant advancement in building automation. 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