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 36,000km ( about 22,300 miles ) 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 .