Microwaves delivered 1.8 kw of power - enough to run an electric kettle . Power was sent through the air with to a receiver 170ft ( 55 metres ) away . The microwave had no moving parts, so it could be turned on and off at will without any external input or control from anyone else in the house. Jaxa 's plan is to eventually have sunlight-gathering panels and antennae set up about 22,300 miles ( 36,000km ) from the Earth .
Microwaves delivered 1.8 kw of power - enough to run an electric kettle . Power was sent through the air with to a receiver 170ft ( 55 metres ) away . Technology may someday help tap vast solar energy available in space . Jaxa 's plan is to eventually have sunlight-gathering panels and antennae set up about 22,300 miles ( 36,000km ) from the Earth .