Abstract
<jats:p>Free-space optical (FSO) systems offer an opportunity to address the growing demand for remote, high-speed data and power connectivity in rural and remote locations. Power by light enables a safer, more secure transmission of power than conventional electrical power systems. Photonic power converters (PPCs) are a promising technology for power beaming in the C-band, offering high efficiency and compact footprint for the remote charging of low-power electrical devices. To facilitate the integration of these technologies, we present a comprehensive simulation of a PPC-based power-beaming system operating over a dual FSO channel that simultaneously beams power and data. Our approach includes a channel model that accounts for both atmospheric attenuation, using C-band laser attenuation measurements in various weather conditions, and statistical models of four scintillation patterns to predict the fading effects of atmospheric turbulence. By employing this comprehensive model, we predict the achievable power-beaming range above 100 mW under various weather conditions and turbulence levels.</jats:p>