In a historic move, Japan is set to become the first country to beam solar energy from space to Earth by 2025!
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Through a groundbreaking project backed by JAXA (Japan’s space agency), satellites equipped with massive solar panels will collect sunlight in orbit — where it’s available 24/7, unaffected by weather or night. ![]()
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The energy will be converted into microwaves or laser beams and transmitted to Earth-based stations, where it’s turned back into electricity.
This could solve one of clean energy’s biggest problems: consistency. ![]()
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Japan has been testing this since 2009 — and now, they’re ready for orbit. If successful, it’s a game-changer for renewable energy, climate action, and space tech all at once.
