In search of alternative energy sources, Russian scientists have developed a Power plant that can be powered by an almost inexhaustible supply of solar energy from Space. The Solar space power plant (SSPP) project will help provide electricity to the islands, mountainous and northern regions of the planet.

The development was reported by the Russian Space Systems holding (RSS, part of the “Roscosmos” state corporation).

"In the atmosphere of our planet, the Sun's rays are scattered and almost completely lose their energy efficiency. However, in outer space, the efficiency of using Solar energy exceeds tens of times. It can be converted into a laser beam and transmitted to Earth with minimal energy loss. That is, humanity can draw energy from unlimited quantities in space from a renewable source - the Sun. This development is an excellent alternative to thermonuclear energy ", – said Maria Barkova, research engineer of the department for the development of advanced RKS equipment.

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