The 21st century’s new gold rush is not for a metal, but for energy, and the new frontier is low-Earth orbit. Google’s “Project Suncatcher” is the latest entry in a race to mine the “unlimited, low-cost renewable energy” of space-based solar power.
[pdf] Each system, including 5 kW panels, a 10 kWh lithium battery bank, and real-time remote monitoring, cost around USD $25,000, including shipping and installation. Let's talk about actual prices. Here are standard ballpark estimates (in USD):
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