The European Space Agency (ESA) shared some of the results of its work within the scope of the Solar panel installation project in space, SOLARIS. While the agency talked about the possible obstacles of the project, it also provided information about the panel that could be established.
While the value of sustainable energy is being understood more and more every day, the scientific world has accelerated its studies on this subject. One of the biggest sources for ‘free’ energy Sun While most of the focus has shifted here.
So, why do we use solar energy only on earth? While this question is on the minds of many scientists, a solution plan from the European Space Agency (ESA) came. ESA has shared its plan to install a Solar panel in space to harness the energy of the Sun all the time.
There are still many hurdles for Solar panel in space:
ESA, SOLARIS In the statement he shared about the project, which he called as carried out various researches expressed. While stating that there are still significant uncertainties and technical difficulties for the establishment of this technology, the agency also shared how the energy obtained in space can be transferred to Earth.
The panel has to be miles long!
According to ESA’s concept, this energy combines sunlight with low-energy and intense microwaves. to receiving stations around the world will be transferred. But in order for this to happen and somehow ‘teleport’ the Sun’s rays to Earth, the panels must be It must be thousands of kilometers long. underlined.
However, of course, the rays sent to the Earth The harm it can cause to humans and other living things should also be investigated. is a field expressed. The agency shared that after the evaluation of all questions, Europe can decide whether to install solar panels in space by 2025.
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https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/SOLARIS/Plan_to_research_solar_power_from_space