The UK reportedly wants to build a massive solar station in space — how would it work?

The UK government is reportedly considering a £16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. It has been identified as a potential solution, alongside others, to enable the UK to achieve net-zero by 2050. But how would a solar power station in space work? What are the advantages and drawbacks to this technology? Space-based solar power involves collecting solar energy in space and transferring it to Earth. While the idea itself is not new, recent…This story continues at The Next Web https://thenextweb.com/news/uk-wants-to-build-massive-solar-station-in-space-how