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Solar Power Satellites

Solar Power Satellites are large spacecraft positioned in space to collect sunlight using solar panels, where it is unobstructed and constant. The captured solar energy is then converted into electricity, which is transmitted back to Earth, typically via wireless laser or microwave beams. This method offers a reliable, uninterrupted power source unaffected by weather or day-night cycles. While still in the conceptual and experimental stages, solar power satellites promise a scalable, clean energy solution that could supplement or replace traditional terrestrial power generation.