European Space Agency is considering major investment in space-based solar power

[Vmedvil5]

It seems the European Space Agency is considering a major investment in space based solar power, read more at European Space Agency is considering major investment in space-based solar power (interestingengineering.com)

[Dariasolv]

It seems to me that Europe will be the next Icarus.

[Xerefoxen]

Against the background of the ongoing energy crisis, this decision looks rational. However, it was necessary to think about developing alternative energy sources for a long time when the issue was not so acute. If heating bills have doubled this season for Europeans, then next year they are expected to increase four times.  Now is the best time to think about the formation of wealth. I have already contacted the company https://stephenswmg.com to make an acceptable financial plan. It is high time to promote the idea of conscious consumption.

Edited December 5, 2022 by Xerefoxen

[write4u]

I am in favor of using solar power, but I am curious to find out why we need to go into space to harvest when we already receive 2 trillion MWh p/day on earth.

ENERGY

306,717,913 Energy used today (MWh), of which:

261,095,607- from non-renewable sources (MWh)

46,189,043- from renewable sources (MWh)

1,921,909,687,224 Solar energy striking Earth today (MWh)

62,907,776 Oil pumped today (barrels)

1,419,459,814,783 Oil left (barrels)

14,803 Days to the end of oil (~41 years)

1,078,220,364,299 Natural Gas left (boe)

56,748 Days to the end of natural gas

4,289,572,920,021 Coal left (boe)

147,916 Days to the end of coal

 

https://www.worldometers.info/