Towards a Sustainable Future: A Comprehensive Study on Solar Power Satellites

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 8
    By

    Mahesh A. Tamhane,

  • Shweta V. Jadhav,

  • Megha S. Kumbhar,

  1. Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth Technical Campus, Shri Chhatrapati Shivajiraje College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth Technical Campus, Shri Chhatrapati Shivajiraje College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth Technical Campus, Shri Chhatrapati Shivajiraje College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This study explores solar power satellites (SPS) as a promising solution for sustainable energy. Space-based solar power (SPS) offers a revolutionary approach to clean energy by collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it wirelessly to Earth. Unlike terrestrial solar power, SPS can operate continuously, unaffected by weather or nightfall, providing a stable and sustainable energy source. This study explores the core technologies that enable SPS, including advanced photovoltaic systems for efficient solar energy conversion and wireless power transmission techniques, such as microwave and laser-based methods. It also delves into the significant technical and logistical challenges that must be addressed for successful implementation. These include the complexities of launching and assembling large-scale structures in orbit, ensuring durability in the harsh space environment, and developing safe, reliable transmission systems to deliver energy to Earth. Overcoming these obstacles could unlock a transformative global energy solution, helping to meet rising demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. It also considers the environmental, economic, and geopolitical implications of integrating SPS into global energy systems. Despite existing hurdles, SPS holds significant latent for summit forthcoming energy demands and combating climate change.

Keywords: Solar power satellites (SPS), wireless power transmission, future energy demands

[This article belongs to Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Mahesh A. Tamhane, Shweta V. Jadhav, Megha S. Kumbhar. Towards a Sustainable Future: A Comprehensive Study on Solar Power Satellites. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(02):1-8.
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Mahesh A. Tamhane, Shweta V. Jadhav, Megha S. Kumbhar. Towards a Sustainable Future: A Comprehensive Study on Solar Power Satellites. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(02):1-8. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joaet/article=2025/view=213606


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 15/04/2025
Accepted 24/04/2025
Published 22/05/2025
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