Caltech’s Space Solar Power Project: The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has a dedicated research project for SBSP. Their approach involves the creation of lightweight, ultra-thin, high-efficiency solar cells.
The report also found that there may be some utility in the limited application of space-based solar power to enable operations in remote and forward operating locations. US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL): AFRL initiated the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research Project (SSPIDR) in 2020.
The idea is attractive because space does not have the atmospheric or seasonal limitations that can hinder solar energy collection on Earth. The sunlight in space is also more intense, as it hasn’t been filtered by Earth’s atmosphere. How It Works
This report found that, while space-based solar power systems may be technically feasible, there is no compelling evidence that such systems will be economically or operationally competitive with terrestrial-power generation systems in use or in development.
Military applications of solar cell power
In the present paper, the potential military applications of solar cell power are reviewed, and the advantages of solar cell power for tactical, ancillary, mobile, and remote applications are pointed out. The various types of solar cell power systems that may be used for military applications are discussed and compared.
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Appendix I-
The Army currently deploys solar converters that generate up to 60 W and weigh about 10 lb with forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The solar cells are made from highly flexible, amorphous thin film that can be optimally folded or rolled into a compact package.
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The various types of solar cell power systems that may be used for military applications are discussed and compared. In the present paper, the potential military applications of solar cell power are reviewed, and the advantages of solar cell power for tactical, ancillary, mobile, and remote applications are pointed out.
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The Role of Space-Based Solar Power in Future Military Conflicts
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