Space Solar to Power Iceland

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Breakthrough coming? Iceland could get solar power from space in 2030

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British startup plans to supply solar power from space to Icelanders by 2030 .

The power-beaming satellite will weigh 70.5 tons ( 64 metric tons ) and circle the planet in medium Earth orbit.

By 2036 , the partners want to build a fleet of six such space-based solar power stations, capable of supplying gigawatts of clean electricity to users on Earth 24/7.

Space Solar said the development and manufacturing of the pilot plant will cost $800 million .

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