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Space solar has the same problem as other base load power as not being economic unless they run all day. Ground solar and wind can cover the day and much of the
by ianburrell 2y ago
Space solar has the same problem as other base load power as not being economic unless they run all day. Ground solar and wind can cover the day and much of the night. Battery storage can cover the night.
There will be need for long-term storage for days when there is no wind and solar. But space solar would be uneconomic to leave idle. Easier to build long-term storage system, or build interconnects and more wind and solar.