Space-based solar power could cut Europe’s need for land-based renewables by up to 80%. (CREDIT: Science Photo Library / Getty Images) A future where your lights, phone, and even entire cities are ...

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The idea of beaming solar power down from space might sound like science fiction, but it’s being taken seriously by a growing number of governments. A new analysis shows it could significantly lower ...

Solar panels positioned in space could be harnessed to continuously supply up to 80 per cent of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050, a new study says. Researchers from King’s College London estimate ...

A new study from King’s College London demonstrates the potential for space-based solar power (SBSP) by projecting its usefulness to the European energy grid. It shows that the technology, ...

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A future where your lights, phone, and even entire cities are powered by sunlight collected in orbit may not be far-fetched. A new study published in Joule00255-7) suggests that Europe could one day ...