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Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space and distributing it to Earth. Potential advantages of collecting solar energy in space include a higher collection rate and a longer collection period due to the lack of a diffusing atmosphere, and the possibility of placing a solar collector in an orbiting location where there is no night. A considerable fraction of incoming solar energy (55–60%) is lost on its way through the Earth's atmosphere by the effects of reflection and absorption. Space-based solar power systems convert sunlight to microwaves outside the atmosphere, avoiding these losses and the downtime due to the Earth's rotation, but at great cost due to the expense of launching material into orbit. SBSP is considered a form of sustainable or green energy, renewable energy, and is occasionally considered among climate engineering proposals. It is attractive to those seeking large-scale solutions to anthropogenic climate change or fossil fuel depletion (such as peak oil).
Space-based solar power system
ActiveUS12525827B2Cosmonautic environmental control arrangementCosmonautic vehiclesSpace-based solar powerCelestial body
Implementations of the disclosed subject matter provides a system having an artificial light source disposed at a distance from earth or other celestial body, where the artificial light source is configured to project one or more beams of light onto the earth or other celestial body. The system may include a photovoltaic array disposed in an area on the earth or other celestial body that is 200 m-20 km or more in any one dimension that is configured to receive the projected one or more beams of light and is configured to convert the received one or more beams of light into electricity.
Owner:OVERVIEW ENERGY INC
Integrated hull type retractable power gliding rotor cross-atmosphere composite power airship
This invention discloses an integrated, retractable, power-generating, ski-rotor transatmospheric hybrid-powered airship, belonging to the field of ultra-large-scale airship technology. The entire aircraft is seamlessly integrated externally, with symmetrically arranged internal airbag compartments on both sides. The central axis is divided into sections for the crew control room, cargo bay, fuel tank, and rocket compartment. Retractable wind power generation devices are installed on the sides and bottom, extending into the atmosphere to generate electricity. A ski-rotor, tilting magnetic levitation ducted rotor is mounted on the top, dynamically adjusting the center of gravity for vertical takeoff and landing. The hull incorporates a global eddy current stabilization system with 10 sets of lateral damping and 1 set of central axis main damping. Isotope power generation devices are symmetrically arranged in the left and right airbag compartments. This invention employs a tiered power supply scheme combining atmospheric wind energy, transitional airspace isotope power, and space solar energy, coupled with a multi-compartment, pipeline-connected helium circulation storage system. It utilizes low-altitude rotor cruise and high-altitude rocket-assisted transatmospheric propulsion, solving the problems of traditional airships such as structural fragility and environmentally constrained power supply.
Owner:SICHUAN NINGGUOCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD