Solaren space solar power

What is Solaren SSP?

Solaren has engineered zero emission electricity from space for Earth’s future. Over the next decade, we will develop, launch, test, and operate the world’s first space solar power plant and sell electricity to a utility customer. The SSP Overview describes how Solaren SSP works and its benefits.

How does Solaren's patented SSP plant work?

Solaren’s patented SSP plant design uses satellites in Earth orbit to collect solar energy in space and generate power, which is transmitted to the ground receive station for conversion to electricity for delivery to PG&E. Specifically Solaren’s SSP satellites use solar cells in space to convert the sun’s energy to electricity.

What does Solaren do?

Solaren has engineered cost competitive, zero emission electricity from space. Over the next decade, we will develop, launch, and operate the world’s first SSP plant and sell electricity.

What are the essential elements of a Solaren SSP plant?

The essential elements of a Solaren SSP Plant are the solar power satellite (SPS) system, the ground receive station (GRS), and the SSP plant command and control center. SPACE SOLAR POWER BENEFITS

Does Solaren have a patent?

Solaren holds key enabling SSP system patents in the United States, the European Union, China, Japan, India, Canada, and Federation of Russia. HOW SOLAREN SPACE SOLAR POWER PLANTS WORK The Sun’s radiant energy is approximately 1,365 watts per square meter in earth orbit.

How much will Solaren's solar power plant cost?

The entire project is likely to cost a few billion dollars, Spirnak said. Solaren expects its power plant to convert about 50 percent of the sunlight into electricity, and about 80 percent of that into radio waves. Its receiver station should be able to convert 85 percent to 90 percent of the radio waves back to electricity.