Prime Movr, with members in the Philippines, announces
its innovative Laser Power Transmission technology. The technology converts
optical energy from laser beams into electrical energy, to power remote
electronic devices without the use of wires.
Video
demonstration: https://youtu.be/N1CgcGqeub4
Large
entities have recently been in the news for their laser power transfer projects.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has a programme to beam
power over long distances, while Star Catcher Industries is focused on building
an orbital power grid to beam energy to satellites and lunar vehicles. Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries has announced a partnership with NTT (Nippon Telegraph and
Telephone), and has conducted experiments to transmit laser power over a
kilometre.
While
Prime Movr’s system is dwarfed by these much larger systems, the company hopes
its technology can enable a wide range of smaller wireless applications.
Co-founder Parvez Rishi feels that the field is wide open for hungry startups.
He states: “This technology holds a lot of promise for applications such as
charging remote sensors and outdoor cameras, where a tethered charging system
is not practical”.
When scaled-up, the technology can be paired
with renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic, wind turbines
and wave energy converters. The harvested energy can be transferred directly to
usable applications, or the energy can be transferred to batteries for later
use. The Prime Movr laser system can enable the implementation of such
sustainable energy technologies without being tethered to wires.
About Prime Movr:
Prime Movr LLC is a renewable energy company with
founders in the US, India and the Philippines, develops innovative wireless power
transfer and energy harvesting solutions. By enabling the wireless transmission
of electricity using lasers, Prime Movr enables a new generation of remotely powered
electronic devices. The company’s mission is to reduce reliance on traditional
energy sources, extend device lifecycles, and support more sustainable,
low-carbon technologies. Prime Movr is actively partnering with researchers,
industry leaders, and innovators to accelerate the adoption of next-generation
energy solutions.
