Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP)

Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) involves collecting solar energy in space using large solar panels placed on satellites or platforms. This energy is converted into microwave or laser beams and transmitted wirelessly to Earth, where it's received by ground stations and converted into electricity. Because space-based solar collectors aren’t affected by weather or the day-night cycle, they can generate continuous, reliable power. SBSP offers the potential for a vast, clean energy source that could help address global energy demands and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, though it faces technical, cost, and logistical challenges for widespread implementation.