There is a huge new trend in these space solar companies. I break down why it doesn't work or make economic sense and how investors are being scammed by these companies. Key point is that several inefficiencies in transmission means you need the same number of solar panels as on the ground, but they need to be in space and you need a kilometer wide receiver….
Source: Sudden-Poem-1027
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Might make sense on Mars.
Viable geo orbits could be an issue there though
I hate all these scam companies so much. They do tremendous damage to the image of green energy.
Put it around the Moon. Or Mars. Saves the risk of landing such ‘fragile’ material (and lunar nights are 14 days long which would be a serious issue if one had to rely solely on battery backup).
For Earth it’s pointless. Not just from a cost perspective but also looking at how vulnerable your energy production would be to anyone with spacefaring capability.
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