Beam it down [solar power]

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In this paper, John C. Mankins an expert in space solar power discusses the possibility of beaming solar power from space to earth by means of solar power satellites. The solar power satellite is a large platform positioned in space in a high earth orbit that continuously collects and converts solar energy into electricity.

Inspec keywords: solar absorber-convertors; solar power satellites

Other keywords: solar power satellite; solar energy collector; solar power beaming

Subjects: Other topics in aerospace; Solar power stations and photovoltaic power systems

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