SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 15, 2025Interesting Engineering

UK firm beams solar breakthrough: 13x more power sent from space down to Earth

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Space Solar, a UK startup, successfully tested its power-beaming technology to deliver wireless energy from space. The company completed an 18-month, $2.26-million project, developing a system that can steer energy beams 360 degrees electronically. Space Solar aims to launch a satellite with solar reflectors and photovoltaic modules to capture and beam solar energy to Earth, potentially providing reliable clean energy 24/7 in any weather.

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