Design and Development of High-Power, High-Efficiency, and Low-Noise Microwave Sources for Wireless Power Transmission

Kaviya Aranganadin and Ming-Chieh Lin ()
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Kaviya Aranganadin: Multidisciplinary Computational Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
Ming-Chieh Lin: Multidisciplinary Computational Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 20, 1-14

Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility and possible improvement of microwave power transmission (MPT) in a space-based solar power system (SSPS). SSPS, a concept proposed by Dr. Peter Glaser in 1968, aims to harness solar energy in space, free from atmospheric constraints, and transmit it to Earth using microwaves or lasers. Our focus is on enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of MPT, which accounts for a significant portion of SSPS expenses. In this work, we propose the use of a novel field emission-based rising-sun magnetron (RM) in the MPT subsystem, aiming to extend system longevity and simplify construction, while dramatically reducing the implementation cost. It is demonstrated that the optimization of the RM design at 2.45 GHz can achieve a high output power of >100 kW with a high efficiency of >85%, based on the well-established conformal finite-difference time-domain particle-in-cell simulations. This research provides valuable insights into improving SSPS, making it a more viable and sustainable renewable energy solution.

Keywords: field emission; microwave; rising-sun magnetron; solar based energy technology; wireless power transmission (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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