Space Solar and Thales Alenia Space aim to deliver space-based solar power

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Space Solar and Thales Alenia Space UK are to continue their collaboration toward developing the first commercial space-based solar power (SBSP) system.

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The agreement, announced on October 30, 2023, aims to develop large infrastructure in space, with both companies stating their commitment to creating a completely new baseload technology and energy source for Earth.

Thales Alenia Space in the UK and Space Solar have been working together for over six months on the UK government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s ‘Net Zero Innovation Programme’ (NZIP), developing the concept and assessing mission architectures for Space Solar’s CASSIOPeiA system.

CASSIOPeiA is a new format microwave antenna suitable for wireless power transfer in space. According to Space Solar, when integrated with high efficiency photovoltaics (PV), CASSIOPeiA provides the basis of a utility-scale Solar Power Satellite (SPS) for clean, sustainable energy.

In a statement, Andrew Stanniland, CEO of Thales Alenia Space in the UK said: “The challenge for a net-zero world is one that spans many industries and environments; success will depend on the ability to create successful projects that create bridges between multiple technologies and customers. 

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