2025: People will exploit electricity from the universe

The US space agency (NASA) is developing a glass-like satellite, which can provide one-third of the world's energy needs by 2025.

Dr. John Mankins and his colleagues were tasked by NASA to study the possibility of using solar panels in space to send energy back to Earth. His team has set up SPS-ALPHA satellite shaped like a glass.

In a recent interview, Dr. Mankins confirmed that SPS-ALPHA satellites could be launched into space as early as 2025, depending on investment funding.

NASA space satellite satellite model

'A solar-powered satellite (such as SPS-ALPHA) can provide enough electricity to use one-third of the population on Earth at the time of completion, but consumer market problems. need to be resolved, ' Mankins said.

SPS-ALPHA satellite system consists of thousands of thin and movable spherical mirrors that can receive sunlight at the maximum level. Inside the satellite are photovaltic plates capable of converting solar energy into waveforms. These waves are then transmitted to underground stations from the bottom of the "glass". These plants will convert the energy gained into electricity and transmit it to customers.

'If successful, this project will be able to build giant satellites consisting of tens of thousands of solar collectors, which can generate tens to thousands of mW of electricity transmitted by wireless systems. about the ground and space stations in space ' , Mr. Mankins said.

Solar energy in the universe is billions of times the size we use on Earth and the solution of transmitting solar energy from space to Earth has long been considered a way to meet energy demand. our growing.

Last year, scientists at Stratchclyde University (USA) tested a device in space that absorbs solar energy and transmits it back to Earth through microwaves or lasers. The research is also part of NASA's project to build a space development plant led by Dr. Mankins.