Critical Minerals, Solar, and Storage

Its a key consideration that solar requires a single critical mineral by itself, but requires six critical minerals to make it into a firm source of power. This is a challenge.

Space based solar, placing solar panels in orbit and beaming power to the ground, can require fewer critical minerals for solar generation, transmission, and storage. It offers an electric generation and transmission solution able to provide renewable energy 24 hours a day all year long and can scale to power the world.

See ESA SOLARIS - https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/SOLARIS/FAQ_Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Space-Based_Solar_Power

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