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China Plans 1km-Wide Solar Array 36,000 km Above Earth to Generate Energy Equivalent to All Oil Ever Extracted
Jan 18, 2025, 09:56 AM
China has announced plans to develop a massive solar array in space, designed to generate energy equivalent to all the oil ever extracted. The solar panel station will be 1 kilometer wide and will orbit approximately 36,000 kilometers above Earth, allowing it to collect solar power continuously. This initiative aims to address Earth's energy needs and could rival the global oil supply. The concept was previously discussed in the London Futurists Podcast in October 2023, highlighting the potential of solar cells in space to meet energy demands.
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