{"id":22676,"date":"2025-10-09T07:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T06:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=22676"},"modified":"2025-10-07T21:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:32:10","slug":"they-just-beamed-electricity-five-miles-through-the-air-darpa-breaks-record-with-laser-based-wireless-power-transmission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/10\/09\/they-just-beamed-electricity-five-miles-through-the-air-darpa-breaks-record-with-laser-based-wireless-power-transmission\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThey Just Beamed Electricity Five Miles Through the Air\u201d: DARPA Breaks Record With Laser-Based Wireless Power Transmission"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \u26a1 DARPA’s POWER program<\/strong> sets a record by wirelessly transmitting 800 watts over 5.3 miles.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca1 The Power Receiver Array Demo<\/strong> converts laser beams into electricity with current efficiency at 20%.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\ude80 Future plans include high-altitude drones<\/strong> to enhance power transmission efficiency.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd27 The program aims to deliver 10 kilowatts<\/strong> over 125 miles by Phase Three.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In a groundbreaking development, DARPA’s Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has made significant strides in the quest to transmit power wirelessly over vast distances. This initiative aims to replace traditional power lines with laser beams, offering a solution to the ongoing challenge of delivering energy to remote locations. Recent tests conducted in New Mexico have set new records, showcasing the potential of this technology to revolutionize military and humanitarian operations. As global military forces continue to invest heavily in energy supply chains, DARPA’s advancements promise a future where power can be transmitted as effortlessly as data.<\/p>\n

    Breaking New Ground in Wireless Power Transmission<\/h2>\n

    The DARPA POWER program is at the forefront of efforts to replace conventional power lines with laser beams. This innovative approach seeks to overcome the limitations of traditional energy delivery methods, particularly in remote and inaccessible areas. The recent tests in New Mexico demonstrated the system’s capability to transmit 800 watts of power over a distance of 5.3 miles in just 30 seconds. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of wireless power transmission technology.<\/p>\n

    The system’s success lies in its ability to send power near-instantaneously without the need for physical connections. This could transform the way military operations and humanitarian missions are conducted, reducing reliance on complex supply chains and minimizing logistical challenges. The POWER program’s ongoing advancements are a testament to the potential of laser-based energy transmission to reshape the future of power delivery.<\/p>\n

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