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    Space-based solar power (SBSP, SSP) is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space with solar power satellites (SPS) and distributing it to Earth...
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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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    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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    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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  • been proposals to use solar-pumped lasers for space-based solar power. There have been proposals to use solar-pumped laser for solar-energy conversion, shown...
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    A rooftop solar power system, or rooftop PV system, is a photovoltaic (PV) system that has its electricity-generating solar panels mounted on the rooftop...
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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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    (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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    A solar vehicle or solar electric vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV)...
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    Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar power to generate electricity, solar...
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    Solar-powered calculators are hand-held electronic calculators powered by solar cells mounted on the device. They were introduced at the end of the 1970s...
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    Solar inverter Solar keyboard Solar lamp Solar pond Solar road stud Solar street light Solar traffic light Solar Tuki Solar-powered flashlight Solar notebook...
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    Concentrated solar power (CSP, also known as concentrating solar power, concentrated solar thermal) systems generate solar power by using mirrors or lenses...
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  • Tourism in space War in space Weapons in space Weather in space Women in space Writing in space Space-based radar Space-based solar power Space and survival...
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    transmitted 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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  • for solar cells. Solar cells have gone on to be used in many applications. They have historically been used in situations where electrical power from...
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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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    electricity- or diesel-run water pumps. Generally, solar-powered pumps consist of a solar panel array, solar charge controller, DC water pump, fuse box/breakers...
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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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    Solar power, also known as solar electricity, is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly...
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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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  • 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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    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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    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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    India's solar power installed capacity was 81.813 GWAC as of 31 March 2024. India is the third largest producer of solar power globally. During 2010–19...
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    photovoltaics Multi-junction solar cells (MJ) commonly used for solar panels on spacecraft for space-based solar power. They are also used in concentrator...
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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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  • 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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