Title :
The Solar Power Satellite as a Source of Base Load Electrical Power
Author :
Brown, William C.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Company
fDate :
6/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents the history and current status of the Solar Power Satellite (SPS) concept with emphasis upon the latest developments in the application of the technology of microwave power transmission to the SPS. The characteristics and features of the SPS as viewed at its interface with the earth´s electric power system are presented. Its environmental impact is discussed. A comparison of the SPS with other approaches to base load electrical power is presented.
Keywords :
Earth; Economic forecasting; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation economics; Satellites; Solar energy; Space technology; Sun; Uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1981.316390
