US researchers have outlined a relatively simple system that could deliver power to devices such as laptop computers or MP3 players without wires.
Two new studies looking at the feasibility of space-based solar power - orbiting satellites that would serve as high-tech space dams - suggest the concept shouldn't be readily dismissed and could generate both Earth-bound and space-based benefits.
A team from the University of Tokyo are developing inductive power transfer methods that will allow charging of mobile devices without the hassle of wires.
A product cheekily put on sale by ThinkGeek.com as an April's Fools joke is credited as building interest in the possibilities of Power Over Wireless.
You can power up any Splashpower-enabled device (e.g. phone, PDA, MP3 player, camera etc), simply by dropping it on a mouse-mat-sized pad, called a SplashPad.
No physical connection is required between the SplashPad and the device - power is transferred wirelessly between the pad and the receiver module in the device. And of course, different devices can be charged on a single SplashPad at the same time.
Add to this the kind of styling which would complement even the most sophisticated of home or office interiors, and you'll never want to use tangled traditional chargers again.
All devices fitted with a SplashModule power receiver are ready to receive wireless power from the SplashPad. This thin receiver module is customized to the shape, size and power requirements of the device and can be easily integrated into the host device or add-on accessories.
At Power Over Wireless we also promote and support the enviromental benefits of Power Over Wireless technology.
Power Over Wireless technology offers a world of increased flexibility and application usability to people using technology on all levels. From consumers through to renewable energy creators.
The Power Over Wireless Association (PoWA) is a group whose primary objective is to develop, sustain and promote its members as leaders in business activity, technical innovation and stakeholder participation within the Power Over Wireless industry. The association will focus on providing business-focused networking opportunities and resources to support the development of business strategies to its members.