What is space solar?

To create an era-defining new solar energy source from space. In 12 years, Space Solar will deliver an affordable, scalable and fully renewable new baseload energy technology. Space-Based Solar Power will accelerate the transition to Net Zero and provide energy security for partner nations, as global demand grows.

Will Space Solar Power Reykjavik Energy in 2030?

Space Solar has secured an agreement with Reykjavik Energy to provide electricity from a space-based solar plant in 2030. There is a letter of intent in place between the UK-based startup and the Icelandic utility, with Space Solar expecting to transmit solar energy from orbit within five years.

What is space-based solar power?

Space-Based Solar Power will accelerate the transition to Net Zero and provide energy security for partner nations, as global demand grows. Ultimately, we will help create a safer and more secure world where clean energy is available to everyone, for the benefit of all life on earth.

When will large scale solar southern Europe return to Greece?

We were delighted to return to Greece in July 2024 for our 2nd Large Scale Solar Summit! With a detailed programme designed around senior players from the most active Developers, EPCs, Banks and Funds in the region, Large Scale Solar Southern Europe will bring together countries including Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and Italy all under one roof.

Can space-based solar be a reality?

China and Japan, as well as the European Space Agency and several companies in the US are all working to make space-based solar a reality. In the UK the government, university researchers and companies including EDF and the National Grid have formed the Space Energy Initiative to accelerate plans to put a solar power station in orbit.

Could space solar keep the lights on in Iceland?

Space Solar wants to keep the lights on in Iceland by beaming solar power from space in a massive step to limitless renewable energy for all. In what could be the world’s first commercial enterprise of this novel renewable energy source – you know, the Sun – the aerospace company will launch a solar power plant into Earth’s orbit.