DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) Program
Sector: Broadband • Location: United States
Source: pv magazine International
A multi-phase initiative by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a network of optical transmitters and receivers that relay optical power wirelessly over long distances. The project demonstrated a record optical power beaming of 800 watts over 8.6 kilometers in a 30-second transmission, aiming to provide power to remote and risky locations such as battlefields and
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Broadband, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Solar, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine International
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Description | A multi-phase initiative by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a network of optical transmitters and receivers that relay optical power wirelessly over long distances. The project demonstrated a record optical power beaming of 800 watts over 8.6 kilometers in a 30-second transmission, aiming to provide power to remote and risky locations such as battlefields and disaster zones. |
Original sector | Technology and R&D |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | pv magazine International |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Solar, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-28 |
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