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Could the future of clean, renewable energy be orbiting above our heads? 🌞🛰️ A UK-based start-up is making significant strides in harnessing the sun's limitless power from space! Space Solar has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking 360-degree power transmission system, enabling the wireless transfer of solar energy from space to Earth. This innovative approach addresses a major challenge in space-based solar power, paving the way for a brighter, cleaner future. 🌎 📰 Read the full article to discover how this game-changing technology works and explore the pros and cons of solar power from space: https://lnkd.in/dXB2M7qg Don't miss out on this fascinating insight into the future of energy generation! 🚀 #SpaceBasedSolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #SpaceTech #FutureOfEnergy

While the idea of space-based solar power sounds good, there are many potential problems that could doom such a project. Such a misadventure would undermine the credibility of the responsible space agency and waste capital that could be spent improving less risky methods of renewable energy. This article presents a roadmap of the potential challenges that must be overcome before orbital solar power can become truly appealing to electrical utilities. #technology #innovation https://lnkd.in/g_npBG2r

In my new energy policy note for CEPA I look at how solar energy from space (#SBSP) is taking shape, and what challenges & opportunities lie ahead. https://lnkd.in/dwGkgbne

"Arthur D. Little (ADL) has announced the completion of a ground-breaking study into the production of clean energy from space via Direct Sun Reflection (DSR)- ADL has produced this study as part of the European Space Agency’s SOLARIS initiative, which is investigating the technological and commercial feasibility of Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP). ADL leads a SOLARIS consortium composed of ENGIE, Air Liquide, Thales France and Dassault Aviation. DSR is a way of producing clean energy from space via a constellation of orbiting mirrors that can accurately reflect sunlight back to earth. By focusing this sunlight on pre-existing solar farms, DSR can effectively add an additional two hours of bright sunshine a day. This means that solar farms could receive up to 60% more energy a year without any additional infrastructure cost. The study proposes that 4,000 mirrors directing sunlight on approximately 30 solar farms could not only produce 40 times more energy than required for their deployment and operation over 30 years, but also save 8,500 megatons of CO2. As well as boosting the production of both green electricity and green hydrogen, DSR would also make the process much more cost-effective. Arnaud Siraudin, Head of ADL’s Technology & Innovation practice in France, says, “DSR offers best in class optimization compared to other energy production methods – every Euro spent on the DSR system will generate three times its worth in energy. DSR also addresses the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions that can pave the way towards a greener and more resilient future, and aligns with Europe's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.” The ADL-led study proposes that the first proof-of-concept mirror could be launched into orbit in 2025, commercially viable operations at a reduced scale could begin in 2033, and a full-scale DSR architecture could be fully operational by 2043. ADL has been at the cutting edge of SBSP throughout its history, and it was ADL scientist Peter Glaser who first proposed (in 1968) and then patented (in 1973) the idea of orbiting solar power stations that could convert sunlight into microwave energy and transmit it to earth. The DSR study can be accessed here:  https://lnkd.in/ekcB9hhu " Arthur D. Little

Great to see a robust discussion of Space Based Solar Power! The tech and the economics are all being solved and this is happening quicker than has been imagined as possible. https://lnkd.in/egxBagyD

Space Solar: Harnessing the Sun's Power 24/7 🌞🌍   As we strive towards a Net Zero future, it is becoming increasingly clear that our current renewable energy infrastructure may not be sufficient to meet our growing energy demands. Space Based Solar Power (SBSP) – a revolutionary concept that could provide clean, continuous, and reliable energy on a global scale provides a sustainable solution.   U.K.-based startup Space Solar is leading the charge with their scalable Constant Aperture Solid State Integrated Orbital Phased Array (CASSIOPeiA) design. This innovative system, spanning 1.7 km in diameter and 4 km in length, is equipped with hundreds of thousands of integrated power modules that receive solar energy and beam it back to Earth using high-frequency radio waves.   In Geostationary orbit, roughly 36,000 km from Earth, satellites appear stationary relative to Earth which is ideal to continuously beam energy microwaves to a fixed point on Earth. The angle between the CASSIOPeiA satellite, Sun and Earth is constantly changing. What sets CASSIOPeiA apart is its ability to provide power with pinpoint accuracy, thanks to its 360° beam steering technology recently showcased through the Space Solar's Horizontal Array for Receiving RadIo Energy Retrodirectively (HARRIER) demonstrator. By maintaining a constant view of both the Earth and the Sun, one CASSIOPeiA satellite could potentially deliver up to 2GW of carbon-free power – enough to supply a city of 2 million people, 24/7, 365 days a year.   Space is traditionally expensive because one-off monoliths were built. New Space and CASSIOPeiA feature modular design and hundreds of thousands of identical modules. This enables high-volume manufacture which lowers the unit production costs and provides the ability to build multiple satellites at a time, commissioning tens of Gigawatts of power generation capacity every year.    By providing affordable, abundant, clean and reliable energy, SBSP could complement our existing technologies and help optimize our energy systems as we work towards Net Zero. With the backing of the UK Space Agency and potential other partners, Space Solar could revolutionize the clean and sustainable energy landscape.   #SpaceBasedSolarPower #CleanEnergy #NetZero #InnovativeTechnology #FutureOfEnergy

Space-based solar power could transition from dream to reality, but the road ahead is filled with both promise and doubt In Cipher News, Anca Gurzu explores how this technology could deliver reliable solar power from space, even when the sun isn’t shining on Earth. Learn more about the possibilities and challenges in the first part of this series: https://nt-z.ro/4cYfpcI

This solar energy concept is like something out of a sci-fi movie!  They call it 'space-based solar.' The idea of collecting solar energy from orbiting power stations and beaming it back to Earth is getting a lot of buzz. But is it feasible? And do we really need it? Let's make Friday interesting with this article: Check out the full article here. https://lnkd.in/dCsiHrEv

**We’ve all been hearing about solar power from space for years, but could it finally come to fruition?** It might be closer than we think! According to recent reports, solar power from space could become a reality within a couple of years. With advances in space-based solar technology from the new company Aetherflux, we could soon see solar panels in orbit transmitting clean energy back to Earth, offering a revolutionary way to power the planet. Key Highlights: 🚀 Space-based solar technology is making leaps, with researchers working on systems that could beam solar energy back to Earth. 🌍 This innovation could generate energy 24/7, offering a sustainable solution without the limitations of weather or daylight hours. 📈 If successful, space-based solar could dramatically shift how we generate and distribute energy on a global scale. As this exciting development unfolds, the future of energy might just lie beyond our atmosphere! #SolarEnergy #SpaceTechnology #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Innovation #PeakDemand https://lnkd.in/e6bVEjKU