Receives SBIR Grant from U.S. Department of Energy to Research Wireless Power Technology for Sustainable Windows
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Company aims to simplify the retrofit process for smart windows to make energy-efficient upgrades more accessible and cost-effectivePASADENA, Calif., October 2, 2024 GuRu Wireless, Inc., the leading provider of adaptive, long-range wireless energy transfer solutions, announces it has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO). Despite the promise of this sustainable technology, adoption in existing commercial buildings faces significant barriers due to the extensive infrastructure and labor costs related to routing power cables.GuRu Wireless innovative wireless power transfer technology can streamline the installation process and significantly reduce the cost of integrating these windows by eliminating the need for hardwired installations. Our approach not only decreases up-front costs, but also offers greater flexibility in window placement and design, as theres no longer a constraint of proximity to power sources.GuRu Wireless system utilizes 24GHz mm-wave phased arrays and a proprietary RF smart lensing technology developed to efficiently deliver wireless power over distance. The companys proprietary 24GHz millimeter-wave technology enables precise and targeted transmission and recovery of milliwatts to kilowatts of power over significant distances with unmatched performance. Founded in 2017 by a team of scientists and engineers from Caltech, the company has successfully completed several proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with leading customers in industrial, commercial and defense applications.