For these reasons, the national security space office sponsored a nocost phase 0 architecture feasibility study of spacebased solar power in 2007. Spacebased solar power essentially consists of three functional units. Sbsp differs from the usual method of solar power collection in the earth. The space based solar power ssp is expected to play a crucial role in the future of power generation due to its unlimited potential. Increased population coupled with reduced natural resources represent a challenge to national and world security. Nasa in simple terms, we would put some mechanism in outer space to capture the suns energy almost continuously and transmit that energy to earth. Additional information the findings and recommendations are those of the independent sbsp study group alone and do not represent the official position of the national security space office, the. Dec 31, 2018 spacebased solar power is the concept of capturing solar energy in outer space and transferring it directly to earth or other nearby planets. Spacebased solar power sbsp is generally considered to be the collection. In fact, this technology was mentioned way back in 1941 in the science fiction story reason written by isaac asimov. It looks like a wash at best, and the astronomers would say dont bother. If you are familiar with the usual method of solar power collection on the earths surface that makes use of solar panels, sbsp is not that too different. A solar energy collector to convert the solar energy into dc direct current electricity. Since its space week, we thought itd be appropriate to look at one promising, but futuristic, idea that could change the face of solar power generation.
This report discusses the detailed design of a space based solar power system, specifically the isi flight demonstrations. Jul 08, 2019 but solar power has one major drawback it cant make energy at night, which is literally half the time. Space based solar power would bring numerous benefits over its terrestrial counterparts. A lightweight tile structure integrating photovoltaic. The comparison of terrestrial and space solar power plants is limited to large plants capable of providing signi. Department of energy carried out serious studies on space based solar power, and over the decades since, various types of solar power satellites spss have been. For an output of 1 gigawatt, japan is planning on deploying a solar collector weighing over 10,000 metric. Although it has few drawbacks, such as the transportation of solar panels to space, with the development of the reusable rockets it is expected that in the future space based solar power will become a reality. Solar power satellites seminar report, ppt, pdf for mechanical.
Page 1 of 6 space based solar power for regenerative. Space solar power will provide true energy independence for the nations that develop it, eliminating a major source of national competition for limited earth based energy resources. Mar 05, 2014 spacebased solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in space using an sps, that is, a solarpower satellite or a satellite power system for use on earth. China thinks a solar power project in space to beam energy from the sun back for use on earth is a viable idea. At the earth based solar power collection, array of. The solar power satellite international symposium and workshop at isdc 2018 sps 2018 will comprise four major events. One of the major benefits is that the power generation will be clean. The factors outlined above make it clear that spacebased solar power is not an immediate solution to our energy challenges. Spacebased solar power contains little intrinsic advantage that we can get only from space. This study was initiated by and prepared for top nrl management in part as result of the publication of the national security space offices nsso report spacebased solar power as an opportunity for strategic security. Explore solar power satellites with free download of seminar report and ppt in pdf and doc format. Spacebased solar power or sbsp is another way of harnessing the power coming from the sun. The most intensive studies of solar reflectors for theproduction of electrical. Space based solar power ssp generation is being touted as a solution to our everincreasing energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels.
Mar 06, 2014 since its space week, we thought itd be appropriate to look at one promising, but futuristic, idea that could change the face of solar power generation. China is planning to build the worlds first solar power station in space to provide inexhaustible clean energy according to a story in science and technology daily, the official newspaper of. Spacebased solar power generation using a distributed. The report begins by explaining the scientific theory necessary for understanding the isi design.
The factors outlined above make it clear that space based solar power is not an immediate solution to our energy challenges. The first practical solar power satellite via arbitrarily large phased array. Japan demoes wireless power transmission for spacebased. Spacebased solar power sbsp is a concept that has considerable potential to provide clean renewable energy. Mar 14, 2009 issues in development of space based solar power abstract. Pdf the principal objective of this naval research laboratory nrl sbsp study. Spacebased solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in space using an sps, that is, a solarpower satellite or a satellite power system for use on earth. It then redirects the energy onto concentrating photovoltaic arrays, which convert it into electrical power.
A spacebased solar power technological process includes using solar panels to collect solar energy in space with reflectors or inflatable mirrors that direct solar radiation onto solar panels, and then beaming it on earth through a microwave or laser. Spacebased solar power would bring numerous benefits over its terrestrial counterparts. Detailed design of a space based solar power system. Spacebased solar power harvesting energy from space.
Oct 16, 2015 space based solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in space, using an sps, that is, a solar power satellite or a satellite power system for use on earth. It is a concept of collecting solar power in space using an sps, that is, a solar power satellite or a satellite power system for use on. His studies cover the broad spectrum of potential applications including illumination, increased plant yield by enhancing photosynthesis, electric power generation, and climate control. The renewableenergy concept has been around for decades, and as the space race with. The system has the potential to solve important challenges facing humanity in areas, such as energy, climate change, and environmental conversion. Space solar power will provide true energy independence for the nations that develop it, eliminating a major source of national competition for limited earthbased energy resources. Jul 29, 2018 the concept of spacebased solar power is not new.
Since its inception, solar power has had a severe limitation as. The concept of sbsp has been around for over 40 years and during that time it has become an increasingly realistic possibility. High costs and unproven technology the microwave transmission system stand in the way, and the increase in power generation is not nearly enough to justify the effort. A space based solar power technological process includes using solar panels to collect solar energy in space with reflectors or inflatable mirrors that direct solar radiation onto solar panels, and then beaming it on earth through a microwave or laser. Peter glasers 1968 invention of the sps, including the contributions of william brown formerly with raytheon corporation and dr. It is a concept of collecting solar power in space using an sps, that is, a solarpower satellite or a satellite power system for use on. Space based solar power essentially consists of three functional units.
Trump should make spacebased solar power a national priority. Codirector, spacebased solar power project, graduate aerospace laboratories, mc 10550. Spacebased solar power ssp generation is being touted as a solution to our everincreasing energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels. Satellites in earths orbit can capture solar energy through photovoltaic cells and transmit that power to ground based stations.
Space and ground based large scale solar power plants a. Peter glaser, envisioned a way to harness that energy for use on earth with a concept now called spacebased solar powera plan that was later studied in more. Spacebasedsolarpowerproject,electricalengineering,mc693. It is a process of collecting solar energy in space and bringing it down for use on earth. Space based solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space and distributing it to earth. Mar 11, 2009 for these reasons, the national security space office sponsored a nocost phase 0 architecture feasibility study of space based solar power in 2007. A mix of advocates, technologists, and scientists, as well as legal and policy experts, took part in spacebased solar power charting a course for. 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. China plans a solar power play in space that nasa abandoned. But solar power has one major drawback it cant make energy at night, which is literally half the time. Issues in development of spacebased solar power abstract. Research on the space solar power systems ssps jaxa.
Sep 24, 2017 the solar power satellite international symposium and workshop at isdc 2018 sps 2018 will comprise four major events. The system has the potential to solve important challenges facing humanity in areas, such as energy, climate change, and. Space based solar power solar energy solar power free. But there is a place where you have constant sun, 24 hours a day, with no cloud cover, and. The space solar power systems ssps convert energy from solar rays to either microwave or laser energy and transmit it from space to earth for energy consumers. Spacebased solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space and distributing it to earth. Space based solar power on a commercially viable scale will be an enormous undertaking. This paved the way for a more in depth study by the naval research. This report discusses the detailed design of a spacebased solar power system, specifically the isi flight demonstrations. Pdf space solar power ssp, also known as spacebased solar. Spacebased solar power generation using a distributed network of.
Jet propulsion laboratory senior research scientist. Also explore the seminar topics paper on solar power satellites with abstract or synopsis, documentation on advantages and disadvantages, base paper presentation slides for ieee final year mechanical engineering me or production automobile students for the year 2019 2020. Joyce and kent kresa professor of aeronautics and civil engineering. Spacebased solar power sbsp in which satellites in earth orbit capture the suns radiation, convert it to electricity and then transmit it back to earth in the form of either microwaves. Spacebased solar power has had a slow start, but the technology may finally take off in the next few decades.
Mankins and others estimate the total cost for developing, building, launching and assembling all the components of a spacebased solar power plant is. Space based solar power has had a slow start, but the technology may finally take off in the next few decades. Here geosynchronous satellites are used for collecting sunlight, harnessing it to produce solar power and transmitting the generated power back to earth using wireless power transmission wpt, safely and reliably. Consist of hybrid wire wireless formations 4 units. Space solar power will not require dependence on unstable or hostile foreign oil providers to meet energy needs, enabling us to expend resources in other ways. It is hard to imagine accomplishing a factorof100 reduction in launch costs. Space based solar power sbsp was first proposed by isaac asimov in 1941 and has been under active research since the 1970s. The spacebased solar power ssp is expected to play a crucial role in the future of power generation due to its unlimited potential. While solar irradiation is around 30% higher in orbit, the main. Sbsp would differ from current solar collection methods in that the means used to collect energy would reside on an orbiting satellite instead of on earths surface. Space based solar power sbsp is a concept that has considerable potential to provide clean renewable energy. Issues in development of spacebased solar power ieee.
While the energy department is not actively researching sbsp, we hope youll take a moment to learn about this far out concept. Solar cells in orbit are not hindered by weather, clouds, or night. Spacebased solar power 1 sbsp is a system for the collection of solar power in space, to meet the ever increasing demand for energy on earth. Nasa wants to collect solar power directly from space. Spacebased solar power photovoltaic power collection wireless energy. Unlike, coal, oil, or natural gas based power plants. Department of energy carried out serious studies on spacebased solar power, and over the decades since, various types of solar power satellites spss have been. Mar 17, 2019 china thinks a solar power project in space to beam energy from the sun back for use on earth is a viable idea. In a nutshell, spacebased solar power sbsp is the concept of using satellites in space to capture light from the sun and beam the power back to the earth for use. Although it has few drawbacks, such as the transportation of solar panels to space, with the development of the reusable rockets it is expected that in the future spacebased solar power will become a reality. This study presents space based solar power, an emerging technology which is under a heavy research phase. Mar 06, 2014 ppt presentation on space based solar power sbsp.
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