04 October 2008

Supports of Orbital Power Transmission Tout Recent Tests

It appears that the advocates of space based solar power generation just set up a system to transmit power 92 miles, from Maui to the island of Hawaii, a distance of 92 miles. (paid subscription required)

It was only 20 watts broadcast, but they say that they can get over 60% transmission efficiency from orbit.

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