Japan will attempt the world’s first test of beaming solar power from space to Earth.

 

In 2025, Japan will attempt the world’s first test of beaming solar power from space to Earth.

A small satellite, part of the OHISAMA project, will orbit 400 km above Earth.

It will capture sunlight using solar panels, convert it into microwaves, and beam the energy down to a receiver station in Suwa, Japan.

While the output is modest about 1 kilowatt (enough to power a kettle or TV) this is a proof-of-concept that could one day scale up to supply cities with unlimited clean power 24/7, unaffected by clouds or night.

If successful, it will mark a historic step toward space-based renewable energy, a dream first imagined decades ago.

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