eLichens on French TV: Methane Sentinels
eLichens on French TV: Innovating in Methane Detection
eLichens was recently featured on France 3 in their program "L'info en + Climat." This weekly 7-minute segment, presented by Lise Riger, focuses on initiatives aimed at reducing the global gas emissions by detecting and monitoring methane with high-tech miniaturized gas sensors and IoT detectors.
Watch Pierre Jallon, CTO of eLichens, and Marc Attia, CMO & co-founder of eLichens, talk about this in the episode below (French audio*) that aired on France 3 Rhône-Alpes.
*Use YouTube-generated translated subtitles for English and other languages.
About this video:
Methane (CH4) is naturally present in the environment and, while not directly harmful to human health, it is a significant contributor to global warming. Addressing methane emissions is crucial in combating climate change. eLichens, a company based in Isère, France has specialized in the detection of this gas.
eLichens develops advanced micro-sensors for gas measurement and air quality monitoring. eLichens sensors offer the lowest energy consumption on the market, enabling applications that require optimal energy efficiency or use battery-powered products. Powered by patented optical NDIR (Non-Dispersive Infrared) technology, the sensors can be integrated into any system, unit, or device.
Highlights of eLichens innovations:
Cranberry Gas Sensors (1-Series Form Factor): Designed for real-time detection of methane (CH4) or carbon dioxide (CO2), these sensors provide two measurements per second, ensuring prompt hazard detection and monitoring. They are ATEX & IECEx certified and are suitable for compact portable safety devices.
Mulberry Sensors (4-Series Form Factor): Advanced NDIR, dual-channel gas sensors available in a 5-pin or 4-pin design. These sensors, featuring our proprietary IR micro-source and optical design, offer the lowest power consumption in the market, making them ideal for portable gas detectors.
Avolta Connect - Natural Gas Detector:
Avolta Connect is eLichens’ ready-to-use natural gas detector designed for both residential and industrial applications. Utilizing our low-power methane NDIR gas sensor, Avolta Connect detects, alerts, and protects premises with high gas selectivity and a lifespan of over 10 years on battery power. Available in both wireless (Avolta Connect) and non-connected versions, Avolta Connect supports multiple communication protocols for remote monitoring and integration with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
Our technology plays a crucial role in detecting and monitoring, mitigating methane emissions, and contributs to efforts to improve air quality and reduce global warming. The feature on France 3 underscores the importance of our work in developing solutions to address climate challenges.
Credits: L'info en + Climat, presented by Lise Riger, France 3 Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, May 18, 2024.