Produced by: Manoj Kumar
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New research says satellites could beam down enough solar energy to power most of Europe—by 2050.
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A single NASA-designed satellite system could cut Europe’s land-based solar needs by 80%.
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By ditching most ground-based renewables, SBSP could save Europe nearly €36 billion annually.
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Unlike Earth-based solar, these satellites collect energy 24/7—no clouds, no darkness, no downtime.
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Space solar could slash Europe’s need for battery storage by 66%, solving one of clean energy’s biggest headaches.
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At the heart of it all: NASA’s RD1 satellite, using mirrors to capture and beam solar power from orbit.
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With shared energy grids and space cooperation, Europe is uniquely positioned to lead the SBSP race.
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If launched in time, space solar could be the key to hitting Europe’s 2050 net-zero target—without more land use.
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Satellites, debris, signal loss—SBSP isn’t risk-free, but researchers say space tech could catch up by 2050.
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