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PowerLight Technologies to Provide Power Beaming Expertise, Solutions and Support as part of the DARPA Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Power Energy Transmission Infrastructure Initiative

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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PowerLight Technologies , the leading developer of commercially viable, safe, long-distance wireless power beaming solutions for kilowatt class power levels over kilometers of distance, will deliver the critical wireless power beaming expertise, solutions and support for the development of lunar power infrastructure, as part of Blue Origin’s award under the DARPA Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) initiative.

Key Points: 
  • PowerLight Technologies , the leading developer of commercially viable, safe, long-distance wireless power beaming solutions for kilowatt class power levels over kilometers of distance, will deliver the critical wireless power beaming expertise, solutions and support for the development of lunar power infrastructure, as part of Blue Origin’s award under the DARPA Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) initiative.
  • DARPA had previously selected 14 companies, including Blue Origin, to design new integrated system-level solutions that span multiple lunar services.
  • PowerLight Technologies is teamed with Blue Origin on the scalable surface power infrastructure solution that includes generation and transmission of megawatts of electricity utilizing lunar sourced materials and wireless power beaming.
  • PowerLight Technologies, to date the only company who has developed and demonstrated commercially viable, safe wireless power beaming over long distances, has an enviable market position.

Under Secretary of Defense Heidi Shyu tours new PowerLight Technologies Facility

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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PowerLight Technologies, the leading developer of laser power beaming systems, was pleased to welcome the Honorable Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), to their headquarters for a demonstration of wireless power beaming technologies and a first look at PowerLight’s new, state-of-the-art facility.

Key Points: 
  • PowerLight Technologies, the leading developer of laser power beaming systems, was pleased to welcome the Honorable Heidi Shyu, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), to their headquarters for a demonstration of wireless power beaming technologies and a first look at PowerLight’s new, state-of-the-art facility.
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    PowerLight was very happy to host Hon Heidi Shyu, OUSD(R&E) for a two hour visit in their Kent, WA office on August 21st.
  • Throughout the meeting, Ms. Shyu reiterated her support for PowerLight’s technology and its transformative potential to address multi-domain operational energy challenges.
  • With this new investment, PowerLight is rapidly scaling our offerings, growing our team, and continuing our dedication to solving DoD’s critical operational energy challenges.

Space Exploration and the Challenges of Electric Power Transmission by Laser

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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At present, the only way to transfer power over long distances in space is by electromagnetic radiation.

Key Points: 
  • At present, the only way to transfer power over long distances in space is by electromagnetic radiation.
  • At the receiver, special photovoltaic laser power converters which are optimized for monochromatic light conversion are applied.
  • Despite recent advancements in laser power transmission technologies, space applications have not been mastered due to currently unresolved challenges.
  • Electric power transmission through the vacuum of space by laser is, therefore, a key-technology limiting space exploration.

An Analysis of Spacecraft Power Transmission by Laser - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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Electric power sharing among spacecraft is advantageous for many missions because it makes the spacecraft simpler, more compact and reduces mass, whilst enhancing the power requirements for the mission.

Key Points: 
  • Electric power sharing among spacecraft is advantageous for many missions because it makes the spacecraft simpler, more compact and reduces mass, whilst enhancing the power requirements for the mission.
  • At the receiver, special photovoltaic laser power converters which are optimized for monochromatic light conversion are applied.
  • Despite recent advancements in laser power transmission technologies, space applications have not been mastered due to currently unresolved challenges.
  • Electric power transmission through the vacuum of space by laser is, therefore, a key-technology limiting space exploration.