SOLAR POWER SATELLITE

Submitted By
Mr. Govinda S. Dalimkar(2M132)

III Semester(Section-A)

Under the guidance of

Er. M. S. Shelke
 Session 2017-18
Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Abstract
• Introduction
• History
• Design and Construction
• Working
• Virtual view of SPS
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Application
• Safety Equipment
• Conclusion
• References
SOLAR
POWER
SATELLITE
• Due to population explosion earth is facing energy issues.
• We have also witnessed climate change due to over as well as
misuse of resources.
• To deal with energy issues we need effective sustainable
development models.
• It is widely agreed that the current resources will not sufficient
to serve human needs.
• Therefore Solar Power Satellite can be seen as a reliable
solution under such circumstances.
• Nikola Tesla in 1890s pioneered the induction techniques.
• He made a vision for “World Wireless System”.
• In 1940’s ability to convert energy into microwaves was
developed.
• In 1964, William C Brown demonstrated ‘Rectenna’.
• During 1982, Boeing designed a solar power satellite system
that could supply most of the United States at the time
with electricity.
• The use of satellites primarily aimed at collecting the solar
energy and beam it back to the earth is being considered.
• In geosynchronous orbit, i.e. 36,000 km (22,369 miles), a Solar
Power Satellite (SPS) would be able to face the sun over 99%
of the time.
• Power can be beamed to the location where it is needed, need
not have to invest in as large as a grid.
Space based solar power
essentially consists of three parts :
1. Collecting solar power in
space for e.g. via solar cells
or Heat Engines.
2. Transmitting power to earth via
Microwave or laser.
3. Receiving power on earth via
microwave antennas(Rectennas).
Steps Involved :
1. Capture solar energy in space
and convert it to electricity.
2. Transform the electricity
to radio frequency
and transmit to earth.
3. Receive the
radio frequency on earth
and convert it back to electricity.
4. Provide the electricity to utility
grid.
• Ultimate energy resource.
• Energy delivered anywhere in the world.
• Zero fuel cost.
• Zero CO2 emission.
• Minimum long range environmental impact.
• Solar radiation can be more efficiently collected in space.
1. Maintenance of SPS is expensive and challenging.

2. Geosynchronous orbit is already in heavy use; could be

endangered by space debris coming from such a large project.

3. The size of construction for the Rectenna is massive.

4. Transportation of all the materials from earth to space and

installation is highly challenging.
1.A solar power satellite(SPS) uses microwave power transmission
to beam solar power to a very large antenna on Earth where it
can be used in place of conventional power sources.

2. The Solar Power Satellite (SPS) system is a candidate solution

to deliver power to space vehicles or to elements on planetary
surfaces.
• Eco - Model Large & Power Series - MONO or MULTI
Crystalline Solar
• ECO SOLAR - Photovoltaic Power Generation
• SOLWING - Model T - Tracking System
• PV Backsheet
• The increasing global energy demand is likely to continue for many
decades and energy independence is something only Space based
solar power can deliver.
• Space based solar power (SBSP) concept is attractive because it is
much more advantageous than ground based solar power. It has been
predicted that by 2030, the world needs 30TW power from
renewable energy sources and solar energy alone has the capability
of producing around 600TW. The levels of CO2 gas emission can be
minimized and brought under control. Thus the problem of global
warming will be solved to a great extent.
• Space solar power can completely solve our energy problems long
term. The sooner we start and the harder we work, the shorter "long
term" will be.
• Wikipedia
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• www.environmental-expert.com
• www.powersat.com/