Japan is exploring ways to beam solar power from space, a project expected to be tested out in 2025 even as concerns remain about costs involved in such projects.
Space-based solar power will involve placing solar panels in space at an altitude of 36,000 kilometers (22,369 miles) to generate electricity. The solar power that is generated is converted into microwaves and sent down to receiving stations on earth for converting it to electrical energy. Space-based solar power can be a stable source of power irrespective of weather and time of the day. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is at the forefront of harnessing space-based solar power….