The U.S. Department of Defense is backing an ambitious plan to transmit solar power from space to Earth, according to OilPrice.com. The article’s headline indicates Pentagon support for the technology concept.
The idea of space-based solar power involves collecting solar energy in orbit and sending it back to Earth. The concept has long been seen as promising, but also technically challenging.
Pentagon backing could be an important signal for the sector, as projects of this kind require extensive research, advanced engineering and long-term investment.
The available portion of the OilPrice.com article does not provide additional figures or timelines. Still, the headline suggests the issue is being viewed not only through an energy lens, but also as a strategic technology matter.
