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How would capturing the beamed energy on earth be any easier than capturing sunlight directly? Maybe illuminate existing solar arrays during nighttime? Any oth
by paulsutter 4y ago
How would capturing the beamed energy on earth be any easier than capturing sunlight directly?
Maybe illuminate existing solar arrays during nighttime? Any other energy receiver would be so far behind PV on the price / manufacturing learning curve
- lovemenot 4y ago>> Maybe illuminate existing solar arrays during nighttime? I never thought about this. Is there some orbit where this becomes feasible?
- zardo 4y agoA sun synchronous orbit above the terminator would do it.
- gibolt 4y agoMain benefit is avoiding transmission losses through our atmosphere. Capturing the signal is easy (we have satellite communication already)