What is the biaNergy Project?
biaNergy.com introduces a revolutionary concept that is set to change the world. This technology is all about the future of charging – delivering electricity on-air without any cables. The project employs a ground-breaking Magnetic Resonance Technology-Extended (MRT-E) that transfers electricity over-air, enabling devices to power and charge without the need for cables, batteries, or touchpads, and all without harming living beings or objects. Just imagine the spatial freedom: devices can be charged wirelessly, up to 30 meters away and in a full 360° range, even through walls and doors, much like how Wi-Fi connects people everywhere. This approach not only brings a new comfort to device operation but also saves millions of tons of plastics, metals, and reduces the waste generated for cables, touchpads, and batteries.
Key Benefits and Figures
The technology comes with several impressive benefits, summarized by some key facts:
- World’s first reliably working wirelessly over-air energy transfer solution!
- Works now in low-wattage devices (currently in market) and soon entering mid-wattage applications.
- Enables the charging of multiple devices simultaneously within a 360° range.
- Reduces the waste of plastic, cables, and batteries – contributing to a healthier environment.
- Tested and validated by KU-Leuven, benchmarked by the Solar Impulse Foundation.
- 8+ patents, Health-Certified in the EU and approved by the FCC.
- TRL: 9 with first revenues realized, and customer LOIs, contracts, and agreements already available.
- Next Step: Entering the global market with co-investors committed and a total raise target of approximately 3M.
Wireless Charging: How It Works
At its core, the project works like a Wi-Fi system for energy – it uses a transmitter that sends electricity and a receiver that collects it, allowing the embedded device to operate without a physical connection. The system is built on the principles of resonance – much like a singer’s note shattering a wine glass when the frequency matches perfectly. In the case of biaNergy, the transmitter and receiver are tuned to meet their resonant frequencies, with the help of RFT acting as an ushering proxy to the MRT-E. This ensures minimal power loss and maximum efficiency, comparable to that of cables (between 92-95%). This innovative approach bridges the distance between the transmitter and receiver leading to a new era of wireless, non-line-of-sight energy transfer, even with obstacles in between.
Safety and Certification
Safety is a top priority in this technology. Regulatory bodies such as the U.S. FCC and EU authorities have thoroughly reviewed and approved the technology as being harmless to all living beings and objects. The electrical energy conversion into an oscillating format is handled in a way that is safe, with non-ionizing radiation well within prescribed limits. The same electromagnetic fields emitted in wireless power transfer are similar to those from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices – all subject to strict safety regulations. It is a clever and safe alternative to traditional energy transmission, ensuring that the future of charging comes without unwanted exposure or hazards…really a breath of fresh air in energy technology.
Diverse Use Cases
The biaNergy solution is not confined to just one type of device. The technology has been successfully demonstrated through various use cases such as:
- Smart Phone Case: Innovating the way smartphones are charged by eliminating the need for cables.
- Smart Hearables Application: Incorporating intelligent devices in hearing aids for seamless operation.
- Electronic Shelf Etiquette: Using wireless power to bolster the Internet of Things in brick-and-mortar retail environments.
- E-Bike Wireless Charging: Pioneering the world’s first transfer of electricity to electric bikes without any connection wires.
- Smart Glass Application: Providing a developer kit that allows manufacturers to integrate wireless charging into smart eyewear and other devices.
Each of these prototypes demonstrates the versatility and practicality of the technology in various sectors, making the broader adoption of cable-free devices on the horizon.
Project Impact on ESG
- Abolishing billions of meters and tons of cables and metals – reducing the need for manufacturing new materials.
- Eliminating the harmful chemicals within traditional batteries, which eventually contribute to landfill waste.
- Reducing the use of packaging cartons, thereby saving our forests.
- Providing devices with longer uptime by ensuring a continuous and reliable power source.
- Addressing 7 out of 17 ESG Goals by promoting a healthier environment and preserving world resources.
Future Prospects and Market Entry
Looking ahead, biaNergy is poised to revolutionize the wireless charging landscape. With the next generation of living wireless charging growing rapidly, consumers are demanding the same spatial freedom for power as they enjoy with Wi-Fi connectivity. There is a strong global market on the horizon (TAM: approximately 12bn) as the technology expands from low-wattage everyday devices to mid- and high-wattage applications. The project has secured its place with first revenues realized and strategic partnerships already in place, bolstered by 3 co-investors with significant commitments. This signals a promising market entry, ready to transform not only consumer electronics but also industrial and automotive sectors. The promise of eliminating bulky cables, reducing material waste, and embracing a seamless, cable-free lifestyle heralds a future where energy is as universally accessible as Wi-Fi—effortless and ubiquitous.
