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Solaren and Pacific Gas and Electric take on Space based Solar Power

Posted on April 24, 2009 by mastadonzq

These two companies are implementing the proven along with some mysterious new technology to make Space based Solar economically feasible. I wrote a post a while ago about this subject and now with a serious commitment (albeit without the space elevator), I’m very excited to see how well it works. Have to wait until 2016 though unless California politicians decide to fast track the necessary approvals.

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