Overview Energy Beams Space Power
Summary
This novel approach aims to solve solar energy’s intermittency issue by providing consistent power delivery via orbital assets.
- Space-Based Power Emerges Overview Energy launches from stealth with a plan to power existing utility-scale solar farms continuously by beaming energy from space 1.
- Transmission Method The proposed system utilizes infrared laser technology to efficiently transmit collected solar energy from orbital platforms down to terrestrial receivers 1.
- Infrastructure Integration The core goal is to integrate this space-beamed energy directly into existing ground-based solar infrastructure, ensuring near round-the-clock availability 1.
- 1 - Number of companies emerging from stealth with this specific space-to-ground beaming concept 1.
- Utility-scale - The target capacity for the solar farms receiving beamed energy from space 1.
- Infrared - The specific wavelength used for transmitting energy from orbit to Earth 1.
Key Moments
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Overview Energy has emerged from stealth with a plan to power existing utility-scale solar farms nearly round the clock by beaming energy from space
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Different Perspectives
Opposing View
Overview Energy beams solar power to farms using infrared lasers [1]
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