The sun's brilliance is undeniably powerful. In its core, the Sun performs an energy-generating process known as nuclear fusion, where hydrogen gets converted into helium. But just how powerful is it?
According to scientific estimates, the Sun releases approximately 3.8 x 10^26 joules of energy every second, equivalent to 3.8 x 10^26 watts. To visualize it, that's about 380 septillion watts (380,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 watts), and this energy is emitted in all directions.
But of course, our planet Earth only receives a small fraction of this massive energy. The solar energy that manages to reach our outer atmosphere is roughly 1361 Watts per square meter (W/m^2), also known as the solar constant.
Now, how can we harness this energy more efficiently? Enter GuRu. This revolutionary company has developed the first true wireless power transmission system, a fusion of power transmission, data transmission, and sensing capabilities integrated into a single transmitter and receiver chip.
GuRu aims to introduce this innovative wireless platform to both consumer and commercial sectors, fostering new applications and refining existing ones. The company takes advantage of advanced intellectual property (IP), both proprietary and licensed from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech),which has been developed through funded research programs and grants over the past two decades. As it expands, GuRu aims to scale its proven technology for mass production.
It looks like a lightweight kite for the sky. The light and compact squares soak up energy and use less fuel than traditional space energy solutions. Imagine lightweight, compact squares, soaking up the suns energy in space. These squares, or modules, are designed to require less fuel than traditional space energy solutions.
Currently, GuRu has showcased how its energy beams can power regular household devices. They use an energy transmitter that emits a focused beam of energy to a specified location.
But their ultimate goal is far grander. GuRu aims to scale this technology to a much larger structure in space. Planned to reach dimensions of tens of meters, these modules are designed to absorb energy in space and then transmit it back to Earth. This operation's scale could eventually look like hundreds of football fields floating in space.
Safety is paramount in GuRu's vision. Their system uses non-ionizing wavelengths, which means they don't create any harmful chemical changes. The aim is to make this energy available anywhere, on demand, potentially delivering power to remote areas like a village in sub-Saharan Africa without any existing power infrastructure.
However, while the Sun's energy may be free, developing the infrastructure to harness and transmit this power involves a cost. As GuRu continues to innovate and expand, we watch the stars in anticipation, knowing that their efforts might soon light up our world in ways we never imagined before. Check out more from the videos below!
Written by M.L.
