Aetherflux has focused its efforts on space-based solar power, with the goal of "building an American power grid in space." ...

The energy sent is low-intensity, invisible infrared light, which allows ground-based solar projects to generate power even ...

Energy companies are exploring alternative ways to access less conventional clean energy sources in a bid to support a global green transition and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. One of ...

Google’s proposal to explore space-based AI infrastructure raises fundamental questions about energy, physics and feasibility ...

Space-based solar power, a long-envisioned technology, is gaining momentum as a crucial solution to meet growing energy demands and achieve decarbonization targets. This technology offers significant ...

From plasma engines that could turn months of travel into weeks to the first blueprints for ships that will outlive their ...

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It was probably always when, not if, Google would add its name to the list of companies intrigued by the potential of orbiting data centers. Google announced Tuesday a new initiative, named Project ...

A future where your lights, phone, and even entire cities are powered by sunlight collected in orbit may not be far-fetched. A new study published in Joule00255-7) suggests that Europe could one day ...

NIMBY opposition is forcing some Big Tech companies to consider locating their data centers in space. Is that a good idea?

Solar power is auctioned almost every fortnight and developers are actively securing capacity, so boosting transmission network is crucial to reap benefits ...

A King’s College London study found that space-based solar power could cut Europe’s land-based renewable needs by 80% by 2050. Japan and the U.S. are testing early prototypes that beam solar energy ...