Title :
Lunar-solar power system
Author :
Criswell, David R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Soace Syst. Operations, Houston Univ., TX, USA
Abstract :
Solar power must become the primary source of commercial power for everyone in the world to achieve the same high standard of living. A power system is needed that is independent of Earth´s biosphere and provides abundant energy at low cost. To do this mankind must collect dependable solar power in space and reliably send it to receivers on Earth. The Moon is the key. Here, the author details the needs, concept, challenges and pay-offs of a lunar-solar power system
Keywords :
Moon; photovoltaic power systems; solar power; solar power stations; space vehicle power plants; Moon; PV power generation; commercial space power; lunar solar power system; projects; Biosphere; Costs; Earth; Industrial power systems; Moon; Power system reliability; Power systems; Rectennas; Satellite broadcasting; Solar energy;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
