... Abstract This paper addresses the need and challenges associated with the energy harvesting methods in the downhole multilateral openhole horizontal well environment. The need for downhole energy harvesting is discussed and the functional requirements are established. Different means of energy...

..., this energy harvester based on MEMS technology has the advantages of superior output performance, simple fabrication, high anti-electromagnetic interference reliability, and easy integration with support circuit. This device will provide a new solution for the energy supply of downhole small-scale monitoring...