Professor Colin McInnes leads the SOLSPACE project, supported by a major ERC Advanced Grant of €2.5 million. The five-year research initiative aims to find new methods to maximize solar energy production.
The project is a cosmic constellation of thin solar reflectors that direct sunlight to solar power plants on Earth. These orbital mirrors will provide significant energy gains during periods of peak consumer demand when traditional solar farms are least efficient.
The project focuses on optimizing orbits and control strategies by ensuring maximum energy transfer to the Earth’s surface while minimizing scattered light. The team is also investigating reflector design, manufacturing technology and evaluating the economic impact of this revolutionary approach to clean energy.
Source: Ferra
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