I think part of the theory with space based solar is to put many small collectors all over the place and avoid some of the need for all that heavy duty long dis

I think part of the theory with space based solar is to put many small collectors all over the place and avoid some of the need for all that heavy duty long distance transmission infrastructure. But any benefit there also goes out the window if the SBS reciever is too large or dangerous or scary or ugly to have located all over the place.