A solar power satellite, or SPS, is a
proposed satellite built in high Earth orbit
that uses microwave power transmission
to beam solar power to a very large
antenna on Earth. Advantages of placing
the solar collectors in space include the
unobstructed view of the Sun, unaffected
by the day/night cycle, weather, or
seasons[1]. It is a renewable energy
source, zero emission, and generates no
waste. However, the costs of construction
are very high.
The SPS essentially consists of three
parts:
a solar collector, typically made up of
solar cells
a microwave antenna on the satellite,
aimed at Earth
an antenna occupying a large area on
Earth to collect the power
proposed satellite built in high Earth orbit
that uses microwave power transmission
to beam solar power to a very large
antenna on Earth. Advantages of placing
the solar collectors in space include the
unobstructed view of the Sun, unaffected
by the day/night cycle, weather, or
seasons[1]. It is a renewable energy
source, zero emission, and generates no
waste. However, the costs of construction
are very high.
The SPS essentially consists of three
parts:
a solar collector, typically made up of
solar cells
a microwave antenna on the satellite,
aimed at Earth
an antenna occupying a large area on
Earth to collect the power
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Solar collector up to 10 Km x 10 Km
Microwave antenna: 10 Km x 10 Km
Power: Up to 10000 Megawatts
Orbit: Geo or Low Earth
Dimensions
Solar collector up to 10 Km x 10 Km
Microwave antenna: 10 Km x 10 Km
Power: Up to 10000 Megawatts
Orbit: Geo or Low Earth
SOLAR POWER SATELLITES