Hogan said most of SolarPrint's customers have been electronics makers that are using the technology to make final products or demonstration devices. "We're getting traction in all areas," he said.

SolarPrint, founded in 2008, is expecting to grab onto the momentum of companies switching to wireless sensors, particularly during retrofits and upgrades since the sensors don't require as much labor or cost as putting in new wiring. Solar-powered sensors, therefore, are expected to be even more appealing since they cut out the use of batteries as well.

Hogan said SolarPrint's technology could be scaled up to be used in building system control panels, wireless light switches, security systems, wireless keyboards and mice, mobile phones or even larger applications like electric vehicles, street lights and electronic signs.