Harvest Power Wirelessly to Reliably Monitor Electric Grid
Reliable Wireless Power Harvest and Transfer System for High-voltage Power Transmission Line Monitoring
Tags: The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Infrastructure, Utilities & Communications
This technology introduces a wireless powered insulation string for monitoring power transmission systems, designed to harvest energy continuously from high-voltage cables. By embedding coils in insulated media, it overcomes challenges posed by adverse weather, ensuring reliable power supply for online monitoring systems and preventing potential blackouts. It allows for reduced weight and smaller battery or supercapacitor storage as conventional solar cell with large battery storage for providing power to the monitoring instrument is not practical due to unreliable energy harvesting in bad weather. This innovation is critical for maintaining the integrity of power grids, especially in extreme environments. It's geared towards powering electronic monitoring devices in high-voltage settings.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Device; Platform
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Wireless Power; Infrastructure & Utilities
