Energy Transition

Beaming solar to Earth will change energy forever, says space agency chief: but is it safe?

Ability to move power over vast distances on Earth means technology would be like no other energy source, says top ESA official

An ESA visualisation of a satellite beaming down solar power to a receiver station on Earth.
An ESA visualisation of a satellite beaming down solar power to a receiver station on Earth.Photo: European Space Agency
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Published 23 May 2024, 07:25Updated 24 May 2024, 12:29