Space Based Solar Power in Sun-Synchronous Orbit

[eacao]

I can think of one problem. If these satellites are to power our growing energy needs, I'm guessing each one will be generating a couple of gigawattes each. And if they beam it to a reflector, won't that turn the reflector into a photon sail? I think its going to drift off out of its orbit.

[UFOMAN618]

Very good stuff. GEO will be easier to achieve with increased implementation of molinya, sun sync or another such orbit and improvement in beamed power technologies. Id suggest that a inflatable sphere type reflector / collector might offer the best mass to surface area ratio and be less sensitive to direction

[Freebirth]

That is some excellent animation you've got there! I want more!