Minew Wins the 2025 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award

Salt Lake City, Utah IoThinkTank has selected Minew as the winner of the 2025 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award for its MTB11 Ambient Light Harvesting BLE Tag, a battery-free indoor tracking solution that supports long-term efficiency and reduces environmental impact.

The MTB11 introduces a sustainable approach to asset tracking by operating entirely on indoor ambient light. By removing disposable batteries from the equation, the device lowers waste, reduces maintenance cycles, and enables organizations to deploy large-scale IoT systems with fewer operational constraints. The built-in energy storage ensures continuous performance, even in fluctuating lighting conditions that are common across warehouses, logistics environments, manufacturing facilities, and healthcare settings.

According to the product information provided by Minew, the MTB11 features a slim form factor, a recyclable and heavy-metal-free design, and a service life of ten years or more depending on lighting conditions. These characteristics support long-term sustainability goals while delivering stable Bluetooth tracking performance in real-world environments.

“The MTB11 is a strong example of engineering that supports measurable environmental progress,” said Jordan Hayes, IoThinkTank Awards Coordinator. “By reducing waste and simplifying long-term maintenance, Minew has created a solution that aligns with both business needs and sustainability objectives.”

The IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award recognizes technologies that provide clear environmental benefit, reduce waste or power consumption, and demonstrate practicality at scale. Minew’s MTB11 stood out for its combination of innovation, long-term operational value, and direct sustainability advantages.