Is wireless electricity eco-friendly?

Wireless electricity will allow homes and businesses to power all appliances from a single source.

Eric Giler, president and CEO of WiTricity, says wireless power will give businesses and consumers increased freedom and efficiency.

At the International Consumer Electronics Show, wireless gadgets on display included lights, audio speakers and digital photo frames.

Steve Anderson, senior vice president for Texas Instruments power management group, believes wireless electricity will transform the market.

“This is going to be so big I don’t think I can even get my arms around the market impact,” Anderson said.

But how green is it to have all this electricity floating around in the air?

In terms of efficiency, it’s as green as wired power with about 10% to 20% wastage.

However, wireless electricity is greener because it removes the need for batteries.

Worldwide, 15 billion disposable batteries are purchased every year. America alone throws 2.8 million of these highly toxic batteries into landfill.