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    Space-based solar power (SBSP or SSP) is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space with solar power satellites (SPS) and distributing it to...
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  • Solar panels on spacecraft, covers using solar power on spacecraft Space-based solar power, is the concept using spacecraft in space for Earth power. This...
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    SOLARIS is a space-based solar power (SBSP) proposal of the European Space Agency (ESA). The proposal calls for an in-orbit demonstration in approximately...
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    (CPV, HCPV) and for solar panels on spacecraft, as the industry favours efficiency over cost for space-based solar power. Based on the previous literature...
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    climate change. Sunshades could also be used to produce space solar power, acting as solar power satellites. Proposed shade designs include a single-piece...
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    power beaming and space-based solar power. His Ph.D. Thesis (2013) was "A Sunlight to Microwave Power Transmission Module Prototype for Space Solar Power...
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    Spacecraft operating in the inner Solar System usually rely on the use of power electronics-managed photovoltaic solar panels to derive electricity from...
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  • Aetherflux (category Space organizations)
    expand upon and commercialize space-based solar power, an old concept of collecting solar power in space with solar power satellites and transmitting it...
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    to power various devices or be stored in batteries. Solar panels are also known as solar cell panels, solar electric panels, or PV modules. Solar panels...
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    Photovoltaic Power Plant went online in 2010. Huanghe Hydropower Golmud Solar Park reached 200 MW in 2012. In August 2012, Agua Caliente Solar Project in...
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    are solar energy, wind power, and hydropower. Bioenergy and geothermal power are also significant in some countries. Some also consider nuclear power a...
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    A solar-powered watch or light-powered watch is a watch that is powered entirely or partly by a solar cell. A model produced from 1978 by the Riehl Time...
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    energy wirelessly for space-based solar energy. However, the value of SPS power delivered wirelessly to other locations in space will typically be far...
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    Tree Solar chimney Solar-powered waste compacting bin Solar cooker Solar dryer Solar-powered fan Solar furnace Solar inverter Solar keyboard Solar lamp...
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    is not economically justified. Theoretically, for space-based solar power satellite designs, solar mirrors could reduce PV cell costs and launch costs...
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  • space-based solar power satellites. Other planetary engineering or interstellar transportation concepts would likely require space-based solar power satellites...
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    A solar charger is a charger that employs solar energy to supply electricity to devices or batteries. They are generally portable. Solar chargers can charge...
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    A solar inverter or photovoltaic (PV) inverter is a type of power inverter which converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar...
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    Tamim, Baba (21 August 2022). "European Space Agency is considering major investment in space-based solar power". interestingengineering.com. Archived...
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    A balcony solar power system is a small photovoltaic system for generating electrical power. It consists of one or more solar modules, an inverter, a...
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    A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power. PV installations may be ground-mounted...
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    the use of a solar photovoltaic panel. Solar-powered household lighting can replace other light sources like candles or kerosene lamps. Solar lamps have...
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  • system, also called a PV system or solar power system, is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. It consists...
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    A solar electric vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV) cells contained...
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  • Solar air conditioning, or "solar-powered air conditioning", refers to any air conditioning (cooling) system that uses solar power. This can be done through...
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    begin to exploit Earth-Moon space for industrial development. The goal would be the construction of space-based solar power satellites that would beam...
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    photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, solar farm, or solar power plant, is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system (PV...
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    A solar-powered refrigerator is a refrigerator which runs on energy directly provided by sun, and may include photovoltaic or solar thermal energy. Solar-powered...
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  • Solar power station may refer to: Concentrated solar power Photovoltaic power station Space-based solar power List of solar thermal power stations List...
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    use in Space exploration Space-based radar – Use of radar systems mounted on satellites Space-based solar power – Concept of collecting solar power in outer...
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