Space-Based Solar Power Experiment Beams Over 100MW to Earth
• Experimental system transmitted 100+ milliwatts of power from solar panels on a satellite to Earth
• Power beam can be redirected to send energy anywhere on Earth
• Goal is to create large satellite array that can provide power for 10,000 homes
• System does not require transmission infrastructure, allowing energy delivery to remote areas
• Experiment successfully demonstrated wireless power transfer from space is feasible