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Space Solar Could Cut Europe's Energy Costs by 15%

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    Space-based solar represents a game-changing breakthrough that could revolutionize Europe's energy future. The technology offers continuous power generation unaffected by weather, natural disasters, or day-night cycles that plague Earth-based renewables. With potential 80% reduction in terrestrial renewable needs and 15% cost savings, this innovation could accelerate net-zero goals while providing reliable baseload power.

    Space solar remains prohibitively expensive with costs currently 12 orders of magnitude above break-even points needed for viability. The technology faces massive technological hurdles including wireless power transmission, orbital assembly, space debris risks, and system degradation that could undermine reliability and performance expectations.


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