A network of solar power plants in orbit, the crazy bet on which Thales is working

by time news

2023-07-21 15:20:26

Artist’s impression of a future space solar power plant. European Space Agency

EXCLUSIVE – The group was chosen by the European Space Agency to conduct a feasibility study to provide the Earth with a clean and near-limitless source of energy.

A network of solar power plants in orbit, supplying the Earth with clean, almost unlimited energy, available everywhere and at low cost. A dream for humanity, which would finally get out of its dependence on fossil fuels, while the 7 billion Earthlings are suffering the brunt of global warming, aggravated by industrial activity. But this dream could come true.

The European Union (EU) considers that “space-based solar power is a promising solution“. Hence the launch of the Solaris initiative, for which Thales has just been selected as leader. The Agency…

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