Electric Solar Wind Sail Could Power Future Space Travel In Solar System - The Diigo Meta page

• 17 Apr 08
  

  Mr Xtrace

  finland-science space energy future

  • The newly developed technique allows the bonding together of thin metal wires in any geometry; thus, the method might also have spinoff applications outside the electric sail.
  • Solar power satellites orbiting in the permanent sunshine of space could transmit electric power to Earth by microwaves without interruptions. Continuous power would be a major benefit compared to, e.g. ground-based solar power where storing the energy over night, cloudy weather and winter are tricky issues, especially here in the far North,” says Dr. Pekka Janhunen.

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