The power will be beamed to a receiving station at the base on the ground, and the energy is collected by a rectifying antenna or “rectenna” that will rectify and convert the RF into usable power. The sandwich tiles are key to the process and the design eliminates the need for heavy power banks.
The tiles will be building blocks for square meter panel of tiles. Arachne is scheduled for a launch in 2025.
SOURCES- PV Magazine
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