Ehete
Ehete is a term used primarily in speculative fiction and discussions of portable energy technology to denote a compact energy-harvesting device. In common fictional usage, an ehete gathers ambient energy from multiple sources—such as solar light, thermal gradients, or radio-frequency fields—and stores it in a local reservoir for later use, enabling off-grid sensing, communication, or actuation.
Origin and etymology: The coinage appears in online science fiction communities in the early 2020s. The exact
Technical and narrative variants: In different stories, an ehete may prioritize different energy sources, storage capacity,
Real-world context and reception: Ehete has become a trope in discussions of sustainable energy and autonomous
See also: energy harvesting; ambient energy; wearable electronics; thermoelectric energy conversion; solar harvesting.