Deploying vast arrays of solar panels in space for energy production may seem like a far-fetched idea, but it has gained serious momentum in recent years. Several countries are now locked in a competitive race to develop the necessary technology.
The British government, for instance, recently invested over four million pounds to advance the concept, with the UK Space Agency collaborating with several universities and private companies to develop technology capable of supplying up to a third of the country’s energy within two to three decades. Similarly, the Japanese government and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have been working on the technology for years, with plans to conduct space-based tests in the near future.
The European Space Agency (ESA) aims to lead a trillion-dollar industry, while China has entered the race…
