A groundbreaking discovery – sending electricity without wires is no longer a fantasy, it is a reality! The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently shocked the world by sending electricity wirelessly over a distance of 9 kilometers.


This success opens up a new horizon for delivering electricity to smart cities, spacecraft, military bases, and even remote areas.


How does this technology work?

Under the Darpa POWER program, high-power electricity is converted into light beams using laser technology, which are sent to distant customers.

There, light is converted back into electricity using photovoltaic cell technology.


Darpa claims that they were able to send more than 800 watts of power 8.6 km away in May 2025. Even in tests, it has been shown to be effective by making popcorn at a remote location using laser power.


It is noteworthy that in the 19th century, scientist Nikola Tesla first dreamed of sending such electricity. However, due to technical limitations, it did not succeed. This time, Darpa's research turned that dream into reality.

Experts say the technology is still in its early stages. Safety is the biggest challenge – as high-powered lasers can cause serious damage if they hit the wrong target.


However, if proper safety protocols and infrastructure are in place, it could become a revolutionary energy solution for the future.