In 2050 a prosperous world of 10 B people will require approximately 60 TWt of thermal (t) power By 2050 the 20 TWe of electric (e) power will provide an equal value of goods and services. Conventional power systems can not provide either the level of total power or energy due to limited fuels, contamination of the biosphere, and costs. Solar power beamed to Earth via microwaves from facilities on the Moon can provide adequate power at reasonable cost by 2050 and more thereafter.
Summary of twenty-first century power needs and supply options
Space technology and applications international forum - 1998 ; 1998 ; Albuquerque,New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 420 , 1 ; 1219-1224
1998-01-15
6 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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