<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Electricity from orbit? 7 space laser projects that aim to beam power to Earth.<br>From lasers to microwaves, these satellites aren’t just watching Earth – they’re trying to power it.<br>By Atharva Gosavi  Dec 18, 2025<br><div><br></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><</span><a href="https://interestingengineering.com/space/space-laser-to-beam-electricity-to-earth" target="_blank">https://interestingengineering.com/space/space-laser-to-beam-electricity-to-earth</a><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">></span></div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Quotes:</span></div><div>Multiple organizations worldwide are developing sophisticated laser 
systems designed to harvest solar energy in orbit and beam it back to 
Earth, transforming how we think about global energy distribution.</div><div><p>Space-based power transmission has moved from theoretical research to
 real-world demonstrations, driven by advances in laser systems, 
satellite design, and wireless energy control. Together, they signal 
growing confidence that energy can be reliably generated in orbit and 
delivered to Earth.</p>



<p>As launch costs fall and in-orbit assembly matures, space-based solar
 power is increasingly being viewed as a viable complement to 
terrestrial renewables. These systems could unlock continuous, 
location-independent clean energy, supporting grids, remote regions, and
 critical infrastructure.</p><p><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">----------------------------</span></p><p><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)">BillK</span></p><br></div></div>
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