Energy companies have remote staff that service their vast array of infrastructure equipment. These employees often work in remote locations that lack electricity. Wireless charging systems enable them to ensure that employees’ devices function in the field, so work gets done.
Wireless charging stations emerged in the last few years. They provide energy to systems without requiring a physical connection. Instead of plugging a wire into a device, the user places their system on the wireless charger, which boosts the power automatically.
Wireless charging uses electromagnetic fields to transfer power to the device. Two types of wireless charging techniques, inductive and resonant, are available. Inductive charging, the more common type, requires close proximity between the device and the charger. Resonant charging allows for greater distance and flexibility in how and where you place your system.
Standards Emerge
When examining these products, compatibility is an important consideration. The chargers are not as plug and play as many other devices. In some cases, all of the equipment has to come from the device supplier. In other instances, device type and size matter, so some stations work only with select devices, say Apple iPhones version 10.
The Qi wireless charging standard, which relies on magnetic induction, emerged to address such issues. It is an open standard and compatible with a wide range of smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches. Â
Because of the benefits, interest in these solutions is rising. The global wireless charging market was valued at $5.72 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.2% from 2023 to 2030.
Energy companies are constantly searching for ways to make it simpler for their staff to manage remote infrastructure. Wireless chargers supply electricity to staff in locations that lack power. Consequently, utilities are deploying more of these devices.