Energous Announces Certification in 100 Countries but Not China, Japan, South Korea

Energous said its WattUp near-field wireless charging technology has secured regulatory certification in 100 countries including the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan and all EU countries. Among those not on the list were China, Israel, Japan and South Korea. While each WattUp-enabled device requires its own certification, Energous customers will be able to reference the Energous certifications “to expedite the regulatory process,” said CEO Stephen Rizzone Wednesday, saying initial rollouts from customers to consumers will begin in coming weeks, “followed by full global releases as the remaining certifications are secured.”