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Solar power satellite advantages.
Space based solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space and distributing it to earth potential advantages of collecting solar energy in space include a higher collection rate and a longer collection period due to the lack of a diffusing atmosphere and the possibility of placing a solar collector in an orbiting location where there is no night.
Unlike nuclear powered plants the solar power satellite doesn t gives an easy target for terrorists.
The development cost is really high.
Reduced dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels.
The collection of the sunlight is not affected by the day or night.
Space based solar power attracted considerable attention in the 1970s as the necessary individual technical components in essence photovoltaic cells satellite technology and wireless power.
Unlike the day night cycle of solar arrays on earth a sps in geostationary orbit 35786 km above earth will continuously.
We cannot run out of solar energy unlike some of the other sources of energy.
Space based solar power sbsp is the concept of collecting solar power in space using an sps or that is a solar power satellite or a satellite power system for use on earth.
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The advantages and disadvantages of a space based system.
One of the main advantages of a solar power station is the continuous power generation.
Among all the benefits of solar panels the most important thing is that solar energy is a truly renewable energy source.
Advantages of solar energy 1.
Solar power is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation.
It can be harnessed in all areas of the world and is available every day.
Disadvantages of space solar power.