The company formerly known as LaserMotive is coming out of stealth mode with a new name — PowerLight Technologies — and a sharper focus on beaming power over fiber-optic cables. “The company has gone ...

The core of this system is its optical power beaming platform, which uses a specialized 3-dimensional photovoltaic (PV) receiver paired with an LED light source. This setup not only allows for ...

The DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program achieved several new records for transmitting power over distance. The team recorded more than 800 watts of power delivered during a ...

An artist’s conception illustrates how laser beaming stations can transmit power wirelessly to a network of 5G base stations and drones. (Ericsson / PowerLight Illustration) Beaming power wirelessly ...

Airborne milestone validates the system Overview will take to orbit—a critical step toward delivering energy from space to the grid ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Overview Energy, a space ...

Successful test marks a major milestone toward building the first in-space energy grid for satellites JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Star Catcher Industries, Inc. ("Star Catcher"), ...

PowerLight Technologies Chairman Claes Olsson (left), CEO Richard Gustafson (center) and co-founder Tom Nugent aim to disrupt the world of wired power. Expand to read more Anthony Bolante | PSBJ ...

Star Catcher Industries says it has demonstrated wireless laser power beaming, transmitting 1.1 kW of electrical power to commercial off-the-shelf solar panels over more than 1 km (0.6 mi.). Star ...

A few weeks ago, a team of scientists from Caltech announced that they had successfully transmitted energy from an orbiting satellite down to Earth. It wasn't a lot of energy, but it showed that it ...

NASA is funding a study that may pave the way for a rechargeable lander on Venus; one that would be wirelessly charged by a floating, balloon-like companion that would collect solar power in our ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Danny Lewis: Hey everyone. A quick note before we get into the episode. We want ...