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Key technologies of space environment engineering for space solar power stations

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Space solar power stations (SSPS) represent a significant approach to addressing global energy challenges. However, the in-orbit operation of SSPS will be subjected to harsh space environments. First, the space environments and their effects on the SSPS are analyzed in this paper, followed by a discussion of the unique characteristics and requirements of SSPS, including ultra-large-area structures, ultra-high-power electrical systems, ultra-long-distance wireless energy transmission, ultra-high-power electronic devices, and ultra-long service life. This paper systematically investigates the key technical issues related to the space environmental adaptability of SSPS and proposes a corresponding framework of countermeasures and engineering solutions.

Source: Space Solar Power and Wireless Transmission

DOI: 10.1016/j.sspwt.2025.11.005

Authors: Zicai Shen, Xiaobin Tang, Yuxiong Xue

Institutions: Beijing Institute of Spacecraft Environment Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Yangzhou University

Language: English

Topic: Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

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