Building power plants in space?

Building a solar power plant on Earth orbit will be the most efficient and economical option in the next 30 years, according to research by an international team of scientists.

According to research by scientists from the International Astronaut Academy (IAA), solar power plants on Earth orbit absorb maximum energy from the Sun and transmit electricity to Earth by Wireless power transmission system.

Model of solar power plant in space.

According to Reuters , these power transmission technology laboratory studies are likely to come true within the next decade or two. This means that the solar power plant on Earth's orbit will become a reality within 30 years or less.

'Clearly, solar power from space could play a crucial role in meeting global electricity needs in the 21st century,' said Dr. John Mankins, head of the research team. said.

To make this project a reality, scientists believe that governments should cooperate with private entities in research investments to find the most appropriate model. This will be an effective solution to reduce human dependence on fossil fuels today.

Solar power plants in space are designed with hundreds of solar satellites flying around Earth orbit. Each satellite has a diameter of 1 km and absorbs sunlight 24 hours a day (while on-ground plants only absorb about 12 hours / day).

Solar energy will be converted into electricity on space and transmitted to Earth by a microwave or laser system before dissolving into the grid.