Table of Content



Chapter 1 Space-Based Solar Power: An Emerging Market
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Summary
Need for New Energy Sources
Energy Usage
Overview
History of Space-Based Solar Panels
Limits of Earth-Bound Green Energy
Safety Considerations
Advantages and Disadvantages of Space-Based Solar Systems
Design of Space-Based Solar Systems
Location
Wireless Power Transmission
Earth-Based Receivers (Rectennas)
Other Space Applications
Estimated Initial Investments
Launch Costs
Comparative Market Statistics for Solar Energy and its Growth on Earth
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power
Floating Solar Photovoltaic Power
Concentrated Solar Energy
Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports



List of Figures



Figure 1 : Solar Radiation Spectrum
Figure 2 : Artistic Depiction of a Solar Energy Satellite
Figure 3 : Artistic Depiction of an Asteroid Solar Energy Station
Figure 4 : Artistic Depiction of Wireless Power Transmission
Figure 5 : Microwave Transmission Receivers (Rectennas)
Figure 6 : Solar (Photovoltaic and Concentrated) Power Cumulative Capacity, 2018-2024
Figure 7 : Solar PV Power Installations, 2015-2018
Figure 8 : Floating Solar Photovoltaic Power Installations, 2015-2018
Figure 9 : Concentrated Solar Power Installations, 2015-2018
Figure 10 : Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling Installations, 2015-2018


List of Tables



Table 1 : Rocket Launch Costs per Kilogram, Current vs. Required
Table 2 : Shares of Solar Energy System Installations, by Country, as of 2018