Space-based solar power generation using a distributed network of satellites and methods for efficient space power transmission
Space-based solar power (SSP) generation is being touted as a solution to our ever-increasing energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels. Satellites in Earth's orbit can capture solar energy through photovoltaic cells and transmit that power to ground based stations. Solar cells in orbit...
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| Language: | English |
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Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers,
2010-08-27T14:57:10Z.
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