DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office is soliciting innovative demonstration approaches for a ground-based receiver array for optical laser power to address challenges in the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) Program.
Up to USD$350,000 is available for a 6-month project.
PRAD seeks to develop and demonstrate a laser power beaming receiver. The envisioned Energy Web consists of three major component types: transmitters, relays and receivers. Ground to ground demonstrations are vital for validating the performance, efficiency and reliability of the photovoltaic receiver array in optical laser power beaming systems. The demonstrations provide essential data and practical experience needed to refine the technology and establish its viability for broader commercial and military applications.
Abstracts are due 30 September 2024.
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Program Solicitation – PRAD: DARPA-PS-24-25
