DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: United States
Source: The Register
The POWER program by DARPA demonstrated wireless power transmission using laser technology, successfully transmitting over 800 watts of power across 5.3 miles. The project aims to develop scalable laser power transmission systems for battlefield applications, potentially powering military technology without battery constraints.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Register
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The POWER program by DARPA demonstrated wireless power transmission using laser technology, successfully transmitting over 800 watts of power across 5.3 miles. The project aims to develop scalable laser power transmission systems for battlefield applications, potentially powering military technology without battery constraints. |
Original sector | Energy Transmission |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | The Register |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Broadband, Telecommunications, Government |
Article published date | 2025-05-22 |
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