2025 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award Winner

Minew Named the Winner for the MTB11 Ambient Light Harvesting BLE Tag

Minew has been selected as the winner of the 2025 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award for its MTB11 Ambient Light Harvesting BLE Tag, a battery-less, maintenance-free tracking solution powered entirely by indoor ambient light.

The MTB11 solves one of the most persistent challenges in sustainable IoT deployments: eliminating disposable batteries without compromising long-term performance. By harvesting light and converting it into continuous operational power, the MTB11 removes the cost, downtime, and environmental impact associated with battery replacements. Its built-in energy storage maintains reliable broadcasting even in low-light conditions, ensuring consistent asset visibility in the varied lighting environments common to warehouses, factories, logistics centers, and healthcare facilities.

The product’s slim, compact design, heavy-metal-free construction, and fully recyclable materials further strengthen its sustainability profile. According to the product specifications and materials provided by Minew, the MTB11 operates for ten years or more depending on lighting conditions, maintains IP67 protection, and performs reliably across a wide range of indoor use cases.. This combination of durability, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency positions the MTB11 as a meaningful advancement in low-carbon IoT design.

“Sustainable IoT requires solutions that reduce waste while improving real-world performance. Minew’s MTB11 demonstrates how thoughtful engineering can create long-term impact, lower operational burdens, and support large-scale deployments that move the industry forward.”

— Jordan Hayes, IoThinkTank Awards Coordinator

Why the MTB11 Stood Out

• Truly battery-less operation powered entirely by indoor ambient light.
• Significant reduction in environmental waste by removing disposable batteries from asset tracking ecosystems.
• Long-term reliability with built-in energy storage that supports operation in low-light or intermittent-light conditions.
• Heavy-metal-free, recyclable construction that aligns with enterprise sustainability goals.
• Low total cost of ownership with zero battery maintenance and multi-year service life.
• Flexible deployment across warehousing, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing environments.