DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: New Mexico, United States
Source: New Atlas
The POWER program by DARPA aims to transmit power wirelessly using laser beams over long distances. The system uses a Power Receiver Array Demo (PRAD) that converts laser light into electricity. The program is currently in Phase One of a three-phase development effort, focusing on improving power transmission accuracy, efficiency, and reducing losses. The ultimate goal is to deploy relays on aircr
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- New Mexico, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- New Atlas
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The POWER program by DARPA aims to transmit power wirelessly using laser beams over long distances. The system uses a Power Receiver Array Demo (PRAD) that converts laser light into electricity. The program is currently in Phase One of a three-phase development effort, focusing on improving power transmission accuracy, efficiency, and reducing losses. The ultimate goal is to deploy relays on aircraft to deliver 10 kW of optical energy across 125 miles. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Mexico |
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Source | New Atlas |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Broadband, Telecommunications, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-17 |
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