China is preparing to build a solar power station in orbit that could generate as much energy as a nuclear plant and transmit it wirelessly to Earth. This video breaks down how the system works, why ...

Space-based solar could power AI more efficiently than on Earth, with full-scale deployment possible in two to three years, Elon Musk said last week in Davos, Switzerland. SpaceX’s Starship launch ...

Japan’s OHISAMA Project is a practical demonstration of space-based solar power (SBSP)—which, if scaled up, could solve many ...

Energy companies are exploring alternative ways to access less conventional clean energy sources in a bid to support a global green transition and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. One of ...

The convergence of renewable energy demands and advanced laser technology is making space-based power transmission a tangible reality. Multiple organizations worldwide are developing sophisticated ...

Space-based solar power, a long-envisioned technology, is gaining momentum as a crucial solution to meet growing energy demands and achieve decarbonization targets. This technology offers significant ...

Brigitte Bren leads discussion on futuristic solar project at Caltech A futuristic solar-power project backed by OC real estate mogul Donald Bren needs to move into the commercial sphere, according to ...

Another day, another ambitious company emerges to harness the power of the Sun from Earth's orbit. Okay, it's not quite that common an occurrence, but there are indeed a number of firms giving this a ...

This week, Google has gone into details on a plan to build a “scalable ML compute systems” in space. Dubbed Project Suncatcher, Google will be researching the means to build a facility for its AI TPU ...

Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the ultimate “why not?” energy concept: collect sunlight above the clouds, where the Sun shines more consistently, then beam that energy down to Earth to feed the ...

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A King’s College London study found that space-based solar power could cut Europe’s land-based renewable needs by 80% by 2050. Japan and the U.S. are testing early prototypes that beam solar energy ...