The United States is taking giant leaps towards investing in space-based solar power. This move carries with it a wealth of potential benefits, as well as a set of challenges, and could potentially ...

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

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Jovana Radulovic, Head of School of Mechanical and ...

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 ...

Solar panels in space could benefit our terrestrial energy mix, but experts differ in their enthusiasm and remain divided on the technology’s maturity. The idea of harnessing solar energy in space ...

Forget the chip shortage - the AI revolution is about to break the power grid, and the next big trade isn't on Earth.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study suggests that space-based solar panels could be the key to a clean energy future for Europe. Led by King’s College ...

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 conversation around energy is changing fast. With growing concerns about energy security, climate targets, and the increasing pressure to meet rising global energy demand, solutions that were once ...

Space-based solar power represents a transformative shift in renewable energy, capturing sunlight in orbit and transmitting electricity to Earth continuously. Orbiting photovoltaic arrays receive ...

As global energy demands grow space-based solar power (SBSP) may offer a compelling long-term solution. A comprehensive international assessment completed under the International Academy of ...

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 ...