A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering
energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications.
The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one
supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The
charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the
load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power
consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power
from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher
voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably
programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific
applications.