Japan's Space-Based Solar Power: 2025
Japan's plans regarding beaming solar power from space last update, involved in researching and developing space-based solar power systems. The concept of beaming solar power from space involves placing solar panels in orbit around the Earth to collect sunlight and convert it into electricity. This energy would then be transmitted back to Earth using various methods, such as microwave or laser beams. The idea behind this approach is that solar panels in space can capture more sunlight without atmospheric interference and transmit the energy to Earth continuously, even during periods of darkness or inclement weather. Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has been at the forefront of space-based solar power research. In 2015, JAXA successfully conducted a test where a small experimental satellite, called the "Space Solar Power Systems Demonstrator," transmitted solar-generated power to Earth using microwave beams. While the goal of beamin...