Wireless Power Transmission, Long-Distance and High-Efficiency with Class-E Tesla Coil

Highly efficient and long-range wireless power transfer system using a modified Class-E Tesla coil, offering significantly improved distance.

Wireless energy transfer also known as wireless power transmission is a method of getting useful electricity from one place to another without the need for electrical conducting media. This innovative technology eliminates the need for traditional power cables, offering a convenient and efficient way to charge or power various devices.

A wireless power transmission system generally consists of transmitter that converts input power into a time-varying electromagnetic field and receiver that receive the power from the electromagnetic field and convert it back into DC or AC electric current, which then powers an electrical load. In some of my previous videos, I presented a way to build such systems, one of which focused on the transmission distance, and the other on the coefficient of efficiency (i.e., transmitting more power over shorter distances). This time, I will present you with such an experiment that combines the positive aspects of the two previously mentioned projects.

Unlike previous projects, where I used a so-called Mazzilli ZVS driver on the transmitter side, this time I will use a modified Class-E Tesla coil circuit, where the no-load consumption is minimal and at the same time the transmitted energy over a given distance is relatively large. The device is really simple to make and consists of a minimal number of components.

- IRFP260N Power Mosfet
- few resistors
- Potentiometer
- Zener diode and TVS protector
- two capacitors
- one coil consist 30 turns enammeled copper wire with 0.5mm cross section
- And Transmiting and receiver coils
I wound these coils on a plastic cylinder with a diameter of 11cm and used insulated wire with a thickness of 1.5mm.

As you can see on these coils I made an output for each single turn so that I could precisely choose the optimal number of turns during experimentation. For the consumer on the receiving side I use a combination of a 10 watt LED and a regular white 10mm LED so that I can cover both aspects - the maximum transmission distance and the maximum power.

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This time I will not make precise measurements of the transmitted power because we are dealing with high frequencies during the transfer so you can visually roughly conclude about the amount of power and the distance. First, let me briefly explain the circuitdiagram:

The device is powered by 9 to 60 volts DC and to protect the mosfet, the current at the source is limited to 2A. There is an automatic 2A fuse at the input to turn off the source in case of damage to any of the components. With the potentiometer, we adjust the voltage at the gate, and D1 and TVS serve to protect against parasitic voltage peaks. The oscillation frequency depends on the values ​​of C2 and L2 and with these specific values ​​is about 2 MHz.
For C2 I use a variable capacitor from an old Tube radio, with which I can change the oscillation frequency within a certain range.
Next comes the interesting part, which is testing. On the Power Supply display, we will monitor the voltage, current, and total power consumed on the transmitter side. Let me tell you that I determined the optimal number of turns on the transmitter and receiver coils experimentally after many hours of testing. The transmitter coil contains 12 turns, and the receiver coil contains 8 turns.
First, I will test at what greatest distance, while using the lowest possible consumption, I will be able to light a 10-watt LED. Let's see the total consumption of the device in idle mode, with a voltage of 12V.

We see that it is less than 0.45 watts, and if you look at the previously mentioned video using the ZVS driver, it was about 71W, which is more than 150 times more. Next, let's see at what maximum distance a 10W LED will glow and how much the consumption will increase. The LED lit up at about 20cm distance, and the consumption is increased by only 10 milliwatts, which is an almost unbelievable result.

At a distance of about 5cm, the LED shines with relatively high intensity, and the total consumption is only 0.7 watts. Next I will perform the same tests but this time with standard 10mm white LED.
You may also be interested in the frequency of oscillation of the transmitter and we will check it with a small oscilloscope to whose probe I connected a short wire. The frequency is about 2.14 MHz

These were tests to demonstrate the properties at minimum voltage and current, and it is immediately obvious that the results of this device are incomparable to those of the previously mentioned. I want to emphasize that this time I will only perform a visual analysis of the receiver side according to the intensity of the LEDs, and soon in one of the next videos I will also create a presentation with detailed calculations as well as the coefficient of useful action in relation to distance. Several more tests are coming with higher supply voltage and proportionally higher power consumption.
You may notice that in the previously mentioned experiment I achieved longer transfer distances, but note that I achieved this by using additional passive amplifiers in the path from the transmitter to the receiver.

When it comes to the actual distance between the transmitter and the receiver without additional components in between, this experiment is the absolute winner with almost double the distance achieved in both categories.
And finally a brief conclusion. This project successfully demonstrates a highly efficient and long-range wireless power transfer system using a modified Class-E Tesla coil, offering significantly improved distance compared to previous designs without needing passive amplifiers.
SAFETY NOTE: Please do not attempt to recreate the experiments shown on this video unless you are familiar with High Voltage Safety Techniques! Direct Current even above 60V maybe lethal, even when the AC supply voltage has been disconnected due to the stored energy in the capacitors. I have no responsibility on any hazards caused by the circuit. Be very careful. This is a humble request.