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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in April 2026 (Volume 30, Issue 1) Submit manuscript

Space-based solar power: Unlocking continuous, renewable energy through wireless transmission from space

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Kelvin Edem Bassey 1, *, Shahab Anas Rajput 2 and Olaniyi Oluwaseun Oladepo 3

1 Department of Renewable Energy, University of Hull, England.
2 Department of Industrial Technology, Illinois State University, United States of America.
3 Department of Quantitative Finance, College of Business, Babson College, USA.
 
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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 160-171
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3323
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3323
 
Received on 21 September 2024; revised on 27 October 2024; accepted on 30 October 2024
 
Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) is an emerging technology that aims to harness the abundant and uninterrupted solar energy available in space and beam it wirelessly to Earth. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of terrestrial solar energy, such as weather variability and the day-night cycle, by positioning solar power stations in space where sunlight is constant. The stations, composed of large arrays of solar panels, capture the solar energy and convert it into microwaves or laser beams, which are then transmitted to receiving stations on Earth for conversion into usable electricity. Research in SBSP focuses on optimal orbital positions, with geostationary and low Earth orbits being considered for maximum energy capture and efficient transmission. Advancements in materials, wireless power transmission technologies, and space-based assembly techniques are critical to the design and deployment of these stations. Additionally, economic and technical feasibility studies explore the challenges of launching, maintaining, and scaling SBSP systems. These include high initial costs, energy transmission efficiency, safety concerns, and the logistics of long-term maintenance. The potential benefits of SBSP are significant. It offers a clean, renewable energy source that could meet the growing global demand for electricity while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. By providing continuous energy, SBSP could enhance energy security and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change. However, several challenges remain, including addressing space debris risks and ensuring the safety of high-power energy transmission to Earth. As research and technological advancements continue, SBSP holds promise as a transformative solution for future energy needs.
 
SBSP; Wireless energy transmission; Renewable energy; Geostationary orbit; Review
 
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Kelvin Edem Bassey, Shahab Anas Rajput and Olaniyi Oluwaseun Oladepo. Space-based solar power: Unlocking continuous, renewable energy through wireless transmission from space. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(2), 160-171. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3323

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