By Futurist Thomas Frey
Imagine solar panels the size of Manhattan floating 22,000 miles above Earth, collecting sunlight 24/7 without clouds, night, or atmospheric interference—then beaming that power wirelessly down to receiving stations that feed it directly into the grid.
It sounds like science fiction. It’s not. Multiple countries and companies are investing billions in space-based solar power (SBSP), and the first demonstration systems could be operational by 2030.
This might be the most ambitious energy project in human history. It could also be the most expensive boondoggle. Let’s break down whether beaming power from space is revolutionary genius or catastrophic folly.
Continue reading… “Space-Based Solar Power: The $1 Trillion Bet on Beaming Energy from Orbit”
